Cherry Tomatoes w/ Herbs and Garlic
My mother-in-law’s tomatoes are rippening a little faster than mine (her plants are also a lot bigger but don’t rub it in). I love tomatoes especially home grown ones. I remember when I was little and I lived in Alabama my Grandpa grew the juciest and most delicious tomatoes. I would pick them off the vine and eat them right then and there, without even washing them. I still love to eat them plain except I wash and slice them and put them on a plate like a civilized person. However I have found some other great recipes for tomatoes that let the flavor and integrity shine through by simply enhancing slightly. This recipe is one of my favorites because I can use the fresh herbs my husband bought and planted for me. I served it with Dream Dinners’ Grill House Steaks and it was AWESOME.
Cherry Tomatoes with Fresh Herbs and Garlic
3 tablespoons good olive oil2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
2 pints cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Heat the olive oil in a saute pan large enough to hold all the tomatoes in one layer. Add the garlic to the oil and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to loose their firm round shape. Sprinkle with a little fresh chopped basil and parsley and serve hot or at room temperature.
July 22nd, 2009 at 1:17 pm
oh my gosh! This is the perfect summer side. It makes me want to plant a garden with just fresh herbs and tomatoes. Yummy Yummy. Great side Danielle!! XOXO Jean
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