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                    Baked Tomatoes with Olives
                       Courtesy of California Ripe Olives 
                        
                        Servings: 4
                         Prep Time: 25 Min. Cook Time: 3 Min. What you need: (click + to add ingredients to your shopping list) + 1 1/4 c. warm cooked spelt or farro + 3/4 c. sliced California Ripe Olives + 1/3 c. grated asiago cheese + 1/4 c. shredded basil + 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar + 1/4 tsp. kosher salt + ground black pepper to taste + 2 Tbsp. plain breadcrumbs + 4 (8 oz.) firm, ripe tomatoes What to do: 1. In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine spelt, 1/2 c. California Ripe Olives, 2 Tbsp. asiago cheese, basil, vinegar and salt. Season with pepper to taste. Set aside.  2. In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs with remaining California Ripe Olives and asiago cheese. Set aside. . 3. Prepare tomatoes for stuffing by cutting 1/4-in. off of the tops of each. Using a small spoon or melonballer, scoop out seeds and center flesh to make each into a hollow cup (leaving at least 1/4-in. of flesh around sides and bottom). Fill each tomato with 1/2 c. (approximately 3 oz.) of spelt mixture. 4. Top with breadcrumb mixture and place on a high sided baking pan. Broil under medium-high heat for 45-90 sec. until golden brown. Serve warm or room temperature. * Nutritional information does not include suggested side dishes Nutritional information: Calories: 132;   Total Fat: 6g;   Cholesterol: 8mg;   Total Carbs: 17g;   Fiber: 5g;   Protein: 5g;   Sodium: 503mg;    | 
 
        

