NatureSweet® Glorys™ Tomato, Roasted Jalapeсo and Avocado Poppers

Ingredients:

• 1 medium jalapeсo chile pepper
• 1 (10.5oz) container NatureSweet® Glorys™ Tomatoes
• 2 oz. feta cheese crumbles
• 1/4 ripe Hass avocado
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1/3 tsp ground black pepper

• Soak 4-inch toothpicks in water before grilling – at least 30 minutes.
• Prepare the grill for direct cooking over high heat (450є – 550єF).

• Grill the jalapeсo over direct high heat with the lid closed as much as possible, until the skin is blackened and blistered all over, 5-8 minutes, turning once or twice. Set aside to cool.

• Remove and discard the stem and seeds and then mince the jalapeno.
• Reduce the temperature of the grill to low heat (250є – 350єF).

• Rinse the Glorys tomatoes. Using a paring knife, gently core and seed and Glorys tomatoes, reserving the pulp and seeds.

• In a medium bowl, using the back of a fork, mash the cheese, avocado, jalapeсo, garlic, pepper and reserved tomato pulp and seeds. Generously stuff each hallowed out tomato with the mixture.

• Double skewer two tomatoes on 4-inch long toothpicks. Grill the tomatoes over direct low heat, with lid closed as much as possible, until the tomatoes start to bubble around the base (4-6 minutes) without turning. Using tongs, carefully remove the tomatoes from the grill and serve warm.

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