Mushroom and Herb Stuffed Tomatoes

Submitted by Chocolatl

"Adapted from Classic Canadian Cooking. Salt is listed twice because it is used two different ways."

 

• Ready In: 1min
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 large tomatoes (or 12 small ones)
• 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb white button mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 garlic clove, crushed

directions

1. Cut a 1"-1 1/2" opening in the stem end of each tomato.
2. Remove seeds and pulp.
3. Sprinkle salt lightly inside tomatoes.
4. Turn upside down and drain on paper towels for 1 hour.
5. Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients.
6. Toss lightly and let marinate for 1 hour.
7. Fill the tomatoes with the mushroom mixture.
8. If there is dressing left, divide it equally among all tomatoes.