Red, Juicy, Herb-Fried Tomatoes

40 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 5 min
Ready In: 10 min

“This easy, fragrant, warm side dish will make your mouth water...good luck getting it to the plate!” - by LITTLE OREGON GIRL

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
5 teaspoons olive oil
2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil

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Original recipe yields 2 servings

Directions

In a small bowl, mix together basil, thyme, salt, and white pepper. Mix in 5 teaspoons olive oil to make a spreadable paste. Spread paste on cut side of each tomato half.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in small skillet over medium-low heat. Place tomatoes herb-side down in skillet, and cover. Simmer for 5 minutes; tomatoes should be hot but not stewed. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (2 total)

Calories
259 cal
13%

Fat
25.9 g
40%

Carbs
7.1 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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naples34102

May. 5, 2008

"The cooking method itself is definitely worth trying again, and this was a pretty addition to the plate. However, even tho' I cut way back on the herbs this still was a little overpowering for my tast..." See moree. In the future I will either use fresh herbs, or cut back even further on the dried. I used red, ripe tomatoes, as the Roma were only pinkish in my market, and sliced them about 1/2" thick, which was just perfect for both heating and serving them. "

CookinginFL

Aug. 1, 2008

"My favorite alternative to salad! :) But, I add cheese & bake these in the toaster oven. I drizzle the tomato halves w/ olive oil, sprinkle on some shredded cheese - then top w/ the seasonings called ..." See morefor. Bake at 300 for about 5 minutes. "

FRBBY

May. 9, 2006

"These tomatoes were great! Although they got even better when I added Mozzarella Cheese. There was enough herbage for four tomatoes, even better. These were fabuloso!! Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner!!! Co..." See moremplements any dish."

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