Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

This appetizer is smooth, yet tangy, and absolutely fully of flavor. Good for any occasion and great because it's only 3 carbs per serving! 

Ingredients:

Recipes by asweetlife.org

8 oz. goat cheese, softened

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

2 pints large cherry tomatoes (about 1-inch in diameter)

Directions

In medium bowl, combine the goat cheese, garlic, basil, salt and pepper and set it aside.

Using a sharp knife, cut the very tops off of the cherry tomatoes.  Carefully cut around the ribs inside to loosen and scoop out seeds and interior membranes.  I found it best to use a very small spoon to scoop.

Using another small spoon, place 1 tsp or so chevre mixture inside each tomato, allowing some to protrude out of the top.  Alternatively, place chevre mixture in a pastry piping bag fitted with a medium tip and pip into tomatoes.