Fried Tomatoes with Garlic |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A local favorite. Ingredients:
4 cloves garlic, crushed |
salt and pepper |
1/2 small hot pepper, very finely chopped |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
2 tablespoons oil |
2 large firm tomatoes, thickly sliced |
Directions:
1. Thoroughly mix the garlic with the pepper, salt, and hot pepper; then stir in the parsley and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
3. Add the tomato slices and cook for about a minute on one side; then turn and sprinkle slices with the garlic, hot pepper, and parsley mixture.
4. Continue to cook for another minute, shaking the pan occasionally; then turn the slices again and cook until they are done, but not mushy.
5. Slide the tomato slices onto a plate, and serve immediately.
6. Note: Do not try to cook more than two servings at a time or the tomatoes will end up overcooked.
7. This type of tomato appetizer is great scooped up onto pita.
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