Description

Easy marinated tomatoes with fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil. Perfect as a side dish, on toast, or turned into soup the next day.

Ingredients

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3 cups tomatoes (a mix of both ripe and green, 500 grams)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or balsamic vinegar)
1 large clove garlic (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon honey (or sugar)
Fresh herbs: 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 tablespoon chives, 2 tablespoons parsley
1/2-1 teaspoon salt and freshly cracked pepper
A good pinch chili flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare tomatoes: Start by preparing the tomatoes. Slice the ripe ones into wedges or thick slices, depending on their size. Slice the slightly green tomatoes thinner - this helps them soften and absorb the marinade more effectively.
Make the marinade: In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, honey or sugar, fresh herbs, salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using. Taste the marinade before adding the tomatoes and adjust seasoning if needed - it should taste herby, tangy, and salty.
Mix tomatoes with marinade: Place the tomatoes in a shallow bowl or serving dish and pour the marinade over them. Gently toss or turn the tomatoes so everything is evenly coated. Try not to break them up too much, especially the ripe ones.
Marinate: Let the tomatoes marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving. If your green tomatoes are very firm, letting them sit for 1-2 hours will give a better texture and deeper flavor.
Serve: Before serving, give them one last gentle toss and adjust seasoning if needed. A sprinkle of fresh herbs on top is always nice. Best served at room temperature.

Notes

It's amazing the next day as a leftover soup:

1-1¼ cups water or vegetable broth
½-¾ teaspoon salt (begin with less)
¼ teaspoon sugar (or to taste)
1-1½ teaspoon chili powder (or to taste) I use my homemade Mexican chili powder!

Blend the marinated tomatoes with water (or broth), salt, sugar, and chili powder together in a pot. Gently heat the mixture while stirring until it's warmed through and well combined. Makes about 1 serving. If I'm planning on making soup the next day, I would definitely double the recipe!

Prep Time: 20
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4
Calories: 150
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 300
Fat: 11
Saturated Fat: 1,5
Unsaturated Fat: 9
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 2
Protein: 2
Cholesterol: 0