It's gotta be one of my favourite veggie dishes.. Sizzling Tomatoes with garlic + basil = a very tasty OH so quick to create side dish which goes well with mains like BBQ chicken, steak or fish.. In fact, it all comes together in less than 10 minutes. Don't you just love fresh food? I do!
You probably know that I'm a big fan of using healing herbs in my meals. I love sharing these ideas with you and fresh food, packed with nutrition and positive attributes. I've no doubt that you are no stranger to these rather well known herbs. For more info about the benefits of garlic, check out this article.
Basil, also is a powerful supportive herb, so much more than a wonderful taste, check out this post for some details about the benefits of basil.
Sizzling Tomatoes with garlic + basil
I love quick and easy sides to pop into a dinner to accompany a main dish which i
s simple AND so delicious, and packed with nutrition and herbal goodness.
It's a simple recipe if you can really call it a recipe! Basically it's a toss of cherry tomatoes and garlic with fresh basil and good olive oil!
Sizzling Tomatoes with Garlic + Basil
Such an easy SO tasty dish~~Ready in less than 10 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic finely chopped
- 3-4 tablespoon Basil chiffonade or chopped
- 1 tablespoon Hot sauce or slice chili or hot chili flakes
Instructions
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Add olive oil to a medium pan and turn up the heat
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Watch closely, and when the oil is heated, add the tomatoes
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Stir with a spatula to make those tomatoes sizzle!
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Add the garlic and continue to mix in with the tomatoes.
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Add the ½ the basil to the mixture
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If adding a spicy option, add now and stir to coat.
Recipe Notes
It's ready to serve when the tomatoes are sizzling and slightly blistered.
Enjoy immediately or eat later at room temperature later..
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Here's to delicious herb-infused dishes... and our health -
Carol xo
Mia
Thinking this is a good way to “flavor up” tomatoes from the store if you can’t get home grown. It combines ALL the flavors I love- I should have been born in Bella Italia!
Donny
I love this recipe because you get all the yummy juices from the tomatoes which are so good!
Carol Little
It's so easy but really SO delicious!
Anne Lawton
I love this recipe! Tomatoes and basil are a match made in heaven!
Sunrita | Spiceitupp
Can see so many uses of this versatile tasty side. What a brilliant idea. Thanks for this.
Carol Little
Thanks for your kind comment Sunrita. Agreed.. It's a seasonal delight!
ChihYu
This is the perfect recipe for summer tomatoes! So flavorful!
Stacey Crawford
Yum, I want to pour this over some grilled fish!
Carol Little
Yes!! I've done that. Actually, I love this so much.. I eat it solo.. or poured over everything! Fish for sure!
Joni Gomes
I love a simple dish like this! It was so flavorful!
Jean Choi
So refreshing and flavorful! Such a great summer recipe.
Raia
My family will love this! Thank you. :)
Carol Little
You are so welcome. I'm so pleased to share..It's a simple idea but it IS SO GOOD!!
Tina
Love the taste of tomato with basil, add in the garlic and OMG yum.
Carol Little
Me too! i always pair the two when i have basil growing in season. This is a 'hot' salad, or a quick pull together sizzle for a yummy side. Hope you try it!!