NUTRITIOUS RECIPES

Tomato Mozz Bites

Makes 10 Serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pint cherry tomatoes
1/4 pound Rice Block Mozzarella Flavor – diced (or simply substitute the Rice Block with your favorite Galaxy product)
1 tablespoon reduced-fat balsamic dressing
1 garlic clove - minced
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaf - minced
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
Salt and pepper

Directions

Soak sun-dried tomatoes in water for a few minutes according to directions on package. Dry, then, mince. Cut Rice Block Mozzarella Flavor into 1/4-inch cubes. Chop fresh basil leaves finely. Mince garlic clove; use more garlic if preferred.

Combine the Rice cubes, basil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and a pinch of black pepper in small bowl. Add the balsamic dressing and blend well. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.

Just before serving, prepare cherry tomatoes by removing the stem end, cutting a thin slice from bottom of tomato to keep it setting straight and removing center from tomatoes with melon baller or small spoon. Sprinkle inside of tomatoes very lightly with salt and invert on paper towels to drain briefly. Stuff the tomatoes with the cheese mixture, garnish with small basil leaves and serve immediately.

If you prefer Roma, Beefsteak or garden fresh tomatoes, simply use this stuffing as a delicious topping.

Recipe courtesy of Leanne Ely