Jersey Fresh Stewed Tomatoes

Garden-fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, celery, and onion are simmered together into this thick, juicy side dish perfect for a summer meal.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 37 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 6 large tomatoes - peeled, cored, and chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup chopped celery
• 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 cup chopped sweet onion
• 0.75 cup chopped green bell pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, and celery in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat and cook until green bell pepper and onion are soft, about 5 minutes more. Stir in sugar, salt, oregano, basil, and pepper.

Step 2

Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Stir into the skillet. Simmer tomato mixture until thickened, about 5 minutes.