Description
A flavorful and aromatic dish of Garlic Fried Tomatoes, cooked until tender and juicy in a fragrant mix of garlic, chilies, and mint. Perfect to serve with crusty bread for a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Tomatoes:
- 4 to 6 large vine ripe tomatoes, about 2 1/2 lb
Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 to 3 fresh green chilies, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Small bunch of fresh mint leaves, finely chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried mint
Instructions
- Slice the Tomatoes: Using a sharp knife, slice each tomato horizontally in half.
- Cook Tomatoes: Arrange the tomato halves cut-side down in a frying pan with olive oil. Flip, add garlic, chilies, and salt. Cover and cook until softened.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with mint, cover, and cook briefly. Serve hot with bread.
Notes
- Serve with bread or pita.
- Adjust garlic amount to taste.
- Leftovers can be mashed for sauce base.
- Recipe from The Arabesque Table by Reem Kassis.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 152.7 kcal
- Sugar: 3.3g
- Sodium: 298.4mg
- Fat: 13.8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7.3g
- Fiber: 1.6g
- Protein: 1.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
