Tomatoes Stuffed with Corn Souffle
- 4 large, firm, ripe tomatoes, 3/4 to 1 pound each
- 2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 5 ears)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese or soy Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Spray 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.
- Cut half inch off top of tomatoes.
- Scoop out centers of tomatoes, leaving shells intact.
- Lightly sprinkle insides of shells with salt.
- Place cut side down on paper towels; let drain 30 minutes.
- Put 1 1/2 cups corn, eggs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in food processor or blender; puree until smooth.
- Pour into bowl, and stir in remaining corn and basil.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Set tomato shells, cut sides up, in baking dish.
- Fill each with corn mixture, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
- Bake 45 minutes, or until filling is set and tops are browned and slightly puffed.
- Remove, and let cool about 5 minutes.
- Carefully transfer tomatoes to plates.
- Serve immediately.
firm, corn kernels, eggs, parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/tomatoes-stuffed-with-corn-souffl/ (may not work)