Cherry Tomatoes With Pesto (Gluten-Free)
- 500 g small cherry tomatoes (1 lb)
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 14 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 5 tablespoons grated extra-tasty cheese (can use other hard strong matured cheese)
- salt and pepper
- Wash and dry the tomatoes.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the top of each tomato and scoop out the seeds with a small spoon or melon baller, discard the pulp.
- Put the tomatoes aside on a plate until the pesto is ready.
- To make the pesto- blendd the basil, garlic, pine nuts and olive oil in a food processor- process until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a smaller bowl and fold in the grated parmesan, extra tasty cheese and seasonings.
- Fill a piping bag with the pesto mixture.
- Using a round nozzle, pipe the pesto into the tomato cups.
- Chill the tomatoes for about an hour before serving.
- Makes approx 30.
basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, parmesan cheese, matured cheese, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cherry-tomatoes-with-pesto-gluten-free-435795 (may not work)