Fresh vine tomatoes stuffed with couscous, basil and Grana Padano
Medium
4 people
30 min
Lactose free
Ingredients
500 g vine tomatoes
80 g couscous
100 g Grana Padano
50 g basil
20 g pine nuts
extra virgin olive oil
salt
Preparation
STEP 1
Slice the tomatoes in two slightly above the halfway mark and scrape out the flesh using a corer, then drain on a paper towel.
STEP 2
In the meantime, blitz the basil in a blender with the grated Grana Padano, pine nuts, a pinch of salt and 4-5 tablespoons of olive oil, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
STEP 3
Cook the couscous according to the instructions on the package. When ready, add the basil and Grana Padano mix and season with salt.
STEP 4
Fill the tomatoes with the couscous and leave in the fridge to rest before serving.