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    Home » Appetizers » Tomato Pesto Bites

    Tomato Pesto Bites

    Published: Jan 18, 2011 · Modified: Dec 19, 2020 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These scrumptious little finger foods are a party’s dream come true! Loved any time of the year!


    I love popping a scrumptious biteful of something into my mouth. Finger foods are so much fun! Sometimes I daydream about what it must be like to have a butler wandering around my home, offering me a tray filled with delicious finger foods. He then retreats to my over-sized kitchen so my personal chef can replenish the assortment of goodies. And then I wake up from my dream, with only a messy kitchen and a living room that resembles tornado carnage.

    Where was I? Oh, finger foods!

    This fun little tomato finger food recipe contains pesto, of all things, and would be one that I would request to adorn my butler’s tray.

    Start by cutting both ends off of 30 cherry tomatoes. Cut the base of the tomato smaller than the top, as this cut is merely intended to keep the tomato upright on the serving platter. Gut the tomatoes, using a small knife to separate the seeds from the side of the tomato.


    Tomato guts. I threw them into a big bowl of salad so as to not be wasteful.


    (Source: Better Homes & Gardens magazine)

    Invert the tomatoes on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Set aside to allow for the tomatoes to drain.

    For the filling, combine the following ingredients in a food processor:

    1/2 of a medium avocado, peeled, seeded and chopped

    2 oz. cream cheese

    1 Tbsp. basil pesto (I used spinach basil pesto)

    1 teaspoon lemon juice

    Cover and process until just combined.

    Place tomatoes on a serving platter and spoon the filling into the tomato cups. If needed, cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil before serving.


    If you see my butler, please tell him he is late for work.

    Tomato Pesto Bites

    Scrumptious little finger foods! Source: Better Homes and Gardens
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Rest Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 30 bites
    Calories: 19kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 30 cherry tomatoes
    • 1/2 of a medium avocado  peeled, seeded and chopped
    • 2 oz. cream cheese softened
    • 2 tbsp. basil pesto
    • 1 tsp. lemon juice
    • snipped fresh basil

    Instructions

    • Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of each tomato. Using a knife or small spoon, carefully cut/hollow out tomato guts. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Invert tomatoes onto the towels. Let stand for 30 minutes to drain.
    • Meanwhile, for filling, in a food processor, combine avocado, cream cheese, pesto and lemon juice. Cover and process just until combined.
    • Place tomatoes on a serving platter. Spoon filling into the tomato cups. If desired, cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill for up to 4 hours. If desired, sprinkle with snipped basil before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Deb Evtushek

      February 01, 2019 at 3:40 pm

      Very good!!! It needed a bit more flavor, so, I added 3/4 tsp of Lawry’s Garlic Salt to recipe and used Kumato mini grape tomatoes.

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    2. neda

      July 11, 2014 at 2:45 pm

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    3. Megan Porta

      July 09, 2013 at 1:46 am

      Hi LK! I would make and serve these right away. The avocado would definitely "darken" if left overnight. Hope this helps!
      Megan

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    4. lk

      July 07, 2013 at 5:28 pm

      I was wondering if the avocado will cause darkening if the bites aren't eaten right away?

      Reply

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