Tomato Flowers Recipe

Summary

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MethodInterest Group

Ingredients

 Tomatoes4 Medium
 Ripe avocado1
 Lemon juice2 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Garlic1⁄2 Clove (2.5 gm)
 Chili powder1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Tabasco1 Dash
 Finely chopped ripe olives1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Finely chopped green onions2 Tablespoon
 Bacon slice4
 Lettuce slice4

Directions

Peel tomatoes.
Cut out stem end and any hard core.
Cut from top nearly to bottom, making 6 wedges joined together at bottom.
Spread apart slightly and turn tomatoes upside down on paper towelling to drain.
Chill.
Peel avocado and cut in half, discarding stone.
Mash avocado, lemon juice, salt, garlic, chili powder and Tabasco together with a fork until smooth.
Stir in olives and onions.
Cover with transparent wrap and chill.
Fry bacon until crisp, drain on paper towelling and crumble.
Add to avocado mixture at serving time.
Spoon mixture into openings in tomatoes, pushing it between cuts.
Set on lettuce and serve as salad.
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