Tomatoes Stuffed with Green Peas

  • For : 6 servings
  • Time : 35 minutes
  • Difficulty :  medium

Ingredients for Tomatoes Stuffed with Green Peas :

  • 6 big firm tomatoes
  • 1 small onion
  • 200 g cooked green peas
  • 2 teaspoon fresh chopped mint
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 50 g butter
  • salt
  • pepper

Technical stages for Tomatoes Stuffed with Green Peas :

  • Cut the top of each tomato. Hollow them out using a small spoon. Keep in the fridge.
  • Finely ciseler the onion; sweat it over low heat in 30 g butter. Do not brown it.
  • Add the peas and mint. Cook for 3 minutes, constantly stirring.
  • Puree the mix with a food processor.
  • Put the puree back in the pot, season with salt and pepper. Add the slightly beaten egg yolk.
  • Cook over moderate heat. Stir continuously until the puree thickens.
  • Take away from the heat and let cool.
  • Season the inside of the tomatoes with salt and pepper, fill them up with puree and put the top back on, held with a wooden toothpick. Put in a buttered gratin dish and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C or 356°F for 15 minutes.
  • Serve warm.
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