Pine Nut Stuffed Basil Tomatoes

Try find organic heirloom tomatoes for this recipe.

Ingedients: Serves 10
1 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 3/4 cups chopped frsh basil
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cups cooked brown rice
10 medium tomatoes
Salt and pepper

Directions:

Toast the pine nuts on a baking sheet or in a cast iron pan in a preheated 325 degree oven until just golden. Toss the pine nuts, basil, and olive oil with the brown rice. Cut off and discard the tops of the tomatoes. Remove the pulp and seeds. Fill each tomato with the rice mixture. Serve warm or chilled.

Serve as an appetizer at any Holiday party!