Tomates Rellenos – Tapas

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Delicious Tomates Rellenos recipe for your tapas night

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

120

Sugar

Fat

Tomates Rellenos, also known as stuffed tomatoes, are a classic Spanish tapas dish that is easy to prepare and full of flavor. The dish consists of hollowed-out tomatoes filled with a mixture of mashed eggs, aioli, and parsley. The result is a tasty and healthy appetizer that can be served hot or cold. This dish is perfect for entertaining guests, picnics, and potlucks as they are easy to transport and can be made ahead of time.

Instructions

1.	Cut off the top part of the tomatoes and scoop out the inside.
2.	In a bowl, mix together the mashed eggs, aioli, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.
3.	Fill each tomato with the egg mixture.
4.	Drizzle some olive oil on top of the tomatoes.
5.	Preheat the oven to 350°F, place the tomatoes in a baking dish, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

PROS

Tomates Rellenos are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer, perfect for your tapas night.

They are low in carbs, high in protein, and rich in flavor.

CONS

The tomatoes can be tricky to hollow out without breaking them.

Also, they are not ideal for people with egg or tomato allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber.
Eggs are high in protein and contain essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
Parsley is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.

	6 small tomatoes
	3 eggs , hard-boiled , mashed
	4 tablespoons aioli ( or mayonnaise )
	salt , pepper
	1 tablespoon parsley , chopped
	olive oil