Greek-Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 6 large tomatoes
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped black olives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the insides with a spoon. Discard the insides.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the feta cheese, olives, parsley, mint, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper.
4. Stuff the tomatoes with the feta cheese mixture and place in an oven-safe baking dish.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and the filling is hot.
6. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Feta cheese is a type of brined curd cheese traditionally made in Greece.
• The olive is an ancient food that has been eaten for thousands of years.
• Mint is a popular herb in many Mediterranean dishes.