HERBED TOMATOES
Tomatoes grow so many places that all herbs seem to have some sort of agreement worked out with them. And the polyamorous tomato seems, among a lucky few ingredients, to carry on genuine and stirring and entirely unique relationships with each herb. Here is a recipe for herbed tomatoes inspired by something my friend Emma made years ago, which she called, enigmatically, Tomatoes Provençal. In any case, mine are neither Provençal nor provincial, but à l'Americaine, using herbs that I usually eat in food from Vietnam and Thailand but that grow happily beside tomatoes in each of those countries - as well as in ours - in what may or may not be a French provincial preparation.
Provided by Tamar Adler
Categories vegetables, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut the tomatoes across their horizontal equators, and over the sink, scoop out some of their seeds and juice without completely disemboweling them.
- Heat a cast-iron pan or grill pan or grill big enough to fit all the tomatoes in one or two rounds. Lightly brush or drizzle your pan with olive oil. Cook the tomatoes in a single layer, cut sides down, for 3 to 4 minutes, until they just start to collapse or buckle when they are plucked at with tongs and their cut sides are browned or even a touch blackened.
- Turn off the heat, and turn the tomatoes over, leaving them for 3 minutes on the second side and then removing them, cut sides up, to a plate. Lightly salt the cut sides.
- In a mortar and pestle or on a cutting board, pound the garlic to a paste with a large pinch of salt - about 1/2 teaspoon. When you have a fairly smooth paste, mix in the chopped herbs and olive oil. Taste. Adjust salt until the paste is very well seasoned.
- Divide the herb paste among the cut sides of the tomatoes, using it all. There should be a thick, herby blanket on each. Eat warm or at room temperature or cool.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 107, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 320 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
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Technical Hassan
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Saba naveed
[email protected]The possibilities are endless!
Apolonia Coronado
[email protected]I've even used these tomatoes to make salsa.
Billy Chisholm
[email protected]These tomatoes are also great for grilling.
Malik Nehan
[email protected]I like to serve these tomatoes with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.
Mari Gonzalez
[email protected]These tomatoes are a great way to use up leftover herbs.
Alfonso Gamez
[email protected]I've made this recipe with a variety of different herbs and they've all turned out great.
Iyad Hedimi
[email protected]These tomatoes are so easy to make, even a beginner cook can handle them.
Hima Bhattarai
[email protected]I love the pop of color that these tomatoes add to my dishes.
Hima Adhikari
[email protected]These tomatoes are the perfect addition to any summer meal. They're so fresh and flavorful.
Aseena khan
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used it to make everything from pasta dishes to salads.
hawra5ee
[email protected]This is a simple but delicious recipe. The tomatoes are roasted to perfection and the herbs add a nice touch of flavor.
Rizwan Rajpoot
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of tomatoes, but this recipe changed my mind. The herbs really bring out the flavor of the tomatoes.
Zubair Niazi
[email protected]These tomatoes are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love to serve them as a side dish or appetizer.
Ahmed Gida Company_05
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious the tomatoes were.
MD. Hasan Sheikh
[email protected]This is a great recipe for summer when tomatoes are at their best. I like to use a variety of herbs, depending on what I have on hand.
MD Jahid Hossain
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The tomatoes are so juicy and flavorful.
Mariama S Bangura
[email protected]These herbed tomatoes were a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the burst of flavor from the fresh herbs.