Callaloo Appetizer Balls with Cherry Tomatoes

(Makes about 14)

Add 2 TB more Plain bread crumbs or more to be firm enough to form a ball and another dash hot sauce if desired. Scoop with Cookie dough scoop and place on baking sheet. Cook 15 to 20 minutes in 350-degree preheated oven until brown. Serve on a toothpick with Cherry or Grape Tomatoes, add other raw veggies as desired.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c. Calypso Callaloo
• 2 TB Melted Butter
• 3/8 c. Plain Bread Crumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 TB. Parmesan Cheese
• Dash hot sauce, optional
• Tomatoes, 2 large or smaller, enough for hearty slices or halves to serve 6

Directions:

Mix first 5 ingredients well. Slice tomatoes into thick slices or use halves to make 6 servings. Split Callaloo mixture between tomato slices and bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes.

VEGAN OPTION:

• 1 ½ c. Calypso Callaloo
• 2 TB olive oil
• 3/8 c. Plain VEGAN bread crumbs, or more to desired consistency (Panko, gluten-free also available)
• 2 TB Vegan Parmesan Cheese. Recipe below*
• Dash hot sauce, optional

*VEGAN PARMESAN CHEESE:

• 3 TB nutritional Yeast
• ¼ tsp. Garlic powder
• ¾ tsp. salt
• ¾ c. raw cashews

Pulse ingredients in a food processor to fine meal consistency. Will keep in fridge for several weeks.