Fresh, cool, and gourmet, too! A chilled, savory treat for anyone who loves the fresh taste of a fresh ripe tomatoes and Italian spices. Serves 2.

Ingredients

Ingredients:

• 2 large tomatoes, tops removed and inside pulp gently removed (keep pulp for paté and save tops)
• Juice of 1 Meyer lemon
• 4 garlic cloves (peeled)
• 1/2 cup sweet onion (coarsely chopped)
• 1 cup walnuts (soaked overnight and drained)
• 2 Tbsp fresh sage OR 1 tsp ground
• 2 Tbsp fresh oregano OR 1 tsp ground
• 2 Tbsp fresh thyme OR 1 tsp dried
• Pinch of unrefined sea salt

• 1 tablespoon fresh chives (sliced thin)
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 2 celery ribs (diced fine)

Directions

1. Except for tomato shells and fold-in items, place all ingredients in food processor with “S” blade, including removed tomato pulp.
2. Process to a paste-like consistency.
3. Place into a bowl and add prepared fold-in ingredients and mix well.
4. Gently stuff tomato shells and replace tops, securing with a toothpick if needed.
5. Chill in the refrigerator, and garnish with thinly sliced fresh chives or minced parsley prior to serving.