NEW! Stuffed tomato starter

Ingredients

• 4 Tomatoes
• 1 Lettuce heart
• 2 Chives
• Tuna
• 2 Spoonfuls of mayonnaise
• 1 Egg
• Black olives
• Salt
• Pepper

Preparation

The tomato is rich in vitamins C and A. It contains minerals such as iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, potassium and sodium. Therefore, it is well-known for its mineralising and detoxifying properties.

Cut the tomato 3 centimetres from the top to create a lid. Through the opening, empty the tomato with a spoon, leaving the wall intact. Place upside down to allow the juice to drain. Put the pulp to one side. Break up the tuna with a fork and mix it with some of the tomato pulp. Dress this mixture with salt, pepper and the chives. Then, add the mayonnaise and stuff the tomatoes with the mixture, having dressed their insides first. Decorate the mouth of the tomato with chopped boiled egg and slices of black olive.

Serve on the lettuce leaves.
 
Chef: Hory Joana Proboste Sanhueza (Chile)

This recipe comes from the book “Sembrando Sabores” (“Sowing Flavours”) published by PROEXPORT, which brings together recipes contributed by workers in the agricultural sector in 48 different countries. This compilation recognises the importance of fruit and vegetables in some of the most delicious dishes from around the world.

Proexport - November 2009