Lemon, Pepper, and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 32  assorted cherry tomatoes (about 2 pints)
• 8  ounces soft mild plain goat cheese, softened
• 1-1/2  tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1  tablespoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
• 1  teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Small  fresh herb leaves (such as basil or mint) or snipped chives, for garnish

Directions

1. Cut a thin slice from tops and bottoms of tomatoes and stand up on a tray.

2. Using a fork, mix together cheese, oil, zest, juice, and pepper in a bowl. Transfer cheese mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a small plain or decorative tip. Pipe cheese mixture onto tops of tomatoes and garnish with herbs. Makes 8 servings.