Stuffed Tomatoes With Marinated Avocado, Mozzarella And Mushroom

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 large tomatoes, vine ripened
• 2 avocados, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
• 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
• 4 ounces mushrooms, stems removed,caps sliced
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons dry wine
• salt and pepper, to taste
• chives (for garnish) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cut each tomato in half and scoop out the seeds.
• 2 set the halves on a serving platter.
• 3 in a blender, whiz the garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, olive oil and wine.
• 4 taste.
• 5 adjust flavor to your palate as necessary--- then add salt and pepper to taste.
• 6 in a medium size bowl, toss dressing with avocado, mushroom and mozzarella until coated.
• 7 cover and set aside in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to marinate.
• 8 stuff the tomato halves with the avocado/mozzarella mixture, garnish with chives and serve.