Gluten-Free JOC Appetizer: Pesto Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients:

24 ripe cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup gluten-free pesto sauce
2 tablespoons gluten-free cream cheese or goat cheese
2 tablespoons gluten-free grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon gluten-free fresh basil leaves, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Gluten-free balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional, for garnish)
Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Cut a small slice from the top of each cherry tomato and scoop out the seeds and pulp using a small spoon.
In a bowl, combine gluten-free pesto sauce, gluten-free cream cheese or goat cheese, gluten-free grated Parmesan cheese, chopped gluten-free fresh basil leaves, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
Fill each hollowed-out cherry tomato with the pesto mixture.
Optionally, drizzle with gluten-free balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Serve these delicious Gluten-Free Pesto Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes as an appetizer (joc appetizer) at your next gathering. Enjoy!