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Garlic Fried Tomatoes
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>A richly flavored savory vegan appetizer that uses fresh, locally grown garlic, tomatoes, and mint! Please note that while the recipe itself is vegan, some of the breads listed as suggested for purchase may not be. Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: themediterraneandish.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 4
Vegan!
Ingredients
6 to 8 large
Tomatoes
1/4 cup
Olive oil
10 cloves
Garlic (finely chopped)
2 or 3
Chili peppers (finely chopped)
1/2 teaspoon
Salt
1 small bunch
Fresh mint (finely chopped)
Bread for serving
Step by Step Instructions
- Slice each tomato in half horizontally. Put the halves cut-side down in a large frying pan in a single even layer.
- Pour the olive oil over the tomatoes and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Flip the tomato halves over, then scatter half of the finely chopped garlic & peppers over them and the other half into the oil in the pan.
- Season with salt, then cover the pan, reduce the heat, and let cook for 15 minutes. Periodically uncover the pan and spoon some of the flavored oil over the tomatoes.
- Sprinkle the fresh chopped mint over the tomatoes and let them cook for 1 or 2 more minutes before serving with bread.