Handkäse Stuffed Tomatoes (Handkäse Gefüllte Tomaten)
Handkäse Gefüllte Tomaten, or Handkäse Stuffed Tomatoes, is a traditional dish from Rhenish-Hessian cuisine. This recipe combines the tangy flavors of Handkäse cheese with the freshness of ripe tomatoes, creating a delicious and unique appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes
- 200g Handkäse cheese
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the seeds and pulp to create a hollow cavity.
- In a bowl, crumble the Handkäse cheese and mix it with the chopped red onion, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the cheese mixture into the hollowed-out tomatoes, pressing gently to fill them completely.
- Chill the stuffed tomatoes in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 10g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
Supplies
Knife Cutting board Bowl Spoon
Tools
Refrigerator
Serving suggestions
Serve the Handkäse Gefüllte Tomaten as an appetizer at a summer garden party or as a side dish for a light lunch.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick, sprinkle some chopped fresh herbs such as parsley or chives on top of the stuffed tomatoes before serving.
Cost
$10