Tomatoes 3 Ways

Succotash Stuffed Tomatoes
6 medium vine ripe tomatoes, halved through the equator
1/2 large shallot or 1/4 red onion (Diced)
1/2 c frozen corn, thawed (or cut fresh corn)
1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed (or other bean such as lima beans),
1/2 red fresno or Anaheim chili, finely diced (optional)
2 T chopped kalamata olives (optional if not using chili)
olive oil
Course sea salt & Freshly ground black pepper
Fresh Basil (optional)

In a medium skillet saute the shallot in olive oil on low heat until translucent.  Add corn, edamame, chili, salt & pepper.  Cook about 2 additional minutes until everything is warmed through.
Using a melon scoop or grapefruit (serrated) spoon, scoop out the middles of the tomatoes and fill with succotash.  Tuck a small basil leaf in each one.




Tomato, White Bean & Tarragon Salad
Cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
1 15 ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 Tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (or champagne or apple cider vinegar)
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
Course sea salt & Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds (optional)

Whisk together balsamic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.  Toss in the tomatoes, tarragon and beans.  Sprinkle with black sesame seeds and serve.




BLT Tomato Bites
makes 12 “bites”

6 Campari tomatoes (or any medium sized tomato) cut in half across the equator
1/4 cup heaping plain greek yogurt
1/4 cup heaping mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon Harrisa or more to taste (or chili garlic paste or sriracha)
Course sea salt
1/4 head napa cabbage or iceberg lettuce, shredded
2-3 slices cooked bacon, broken into small pieces (or smoked almonds if not using bacon)​

In a medium bowl mix together yogurt, mayonnaise, harissa & salt to taste.  Finely shred cabbabe or lettuce and then chop in pieces that will easily fit into the tomatoes.  Toss with the harissa dressing until thoroughly combined.

Scoop flesh out of tomato halves with amelon scoop and stuff with the dressed cabbage.  Poke a couple small pieces of bacon in each tomato half or add a couple smoked almonds in each tomato half if not using bacon.