LOW CARB TUNA-STUFFED TOMATOES- 5 NET CARBS

Low Carb Tuna-Stuffed Tomatoes- 5 Net Carbs image

Provided by mariposa13

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 (6 ounce) can chunk solid white tuna packed in water, drained
1/2 cup celery, chopped into 1/4-inch chunks (about 1/2 stalk)
1/2 cup water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped into pieces
1/4 cup real mayonnaise
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch fresh black pepper
4 medium tomatoes, top 1/2-inch removed, insides scooped out and discarded (about baseball size)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a bowl, mix tuna, celery, artichoke pieces, mayo, pine nuts, lemon juice, italian seasonings, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper.
Stuff each tomato with tuna salad and arrange tomatoes in a microwave safe dish.
Preheat broiler.
Microwave on high for 4 min or until filling is hot.
Remove tomatoes from microwave and top each with shredded cheese, and slide under the broiler for 3 min or until cheese is melted and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.6, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 32.7, Sodium 674.1, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5.2, Protein 16.2