Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups warm cooked spelt or 1 1/4 cups cracked farro
3/4 cup sliced california ripe olives
1/3 cup grated asiago cheese
1/4 cup shredded basil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
ground black pepper
2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
4 (8 ounce) firm ripe tomatoes
Directions:
In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine spelt, 1/2 cup California Ripe Olives, 2 tablespoons asiago cheese, basil, vinegar and salt. Season with pepper to taste. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs with remaining California Ripe Olives and asiago cheese. Set aside.
Prepare tomatoes for stuffing by cutting 1/4-inch off of the tops of each. Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out seeds and center flesh to make each into a hollow cup (leaving at least 1/4-inch of flesh around sides and bottom). Fill each tomato with 1/2 cup (approximately 3 ounces) of spelt mixture. Top with breadcrumb mixture and place on a high sided baking pan.
Broil under medium-high heat for 45-90 seconds until golden brown. Serve warm or room temperature.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 20 min.