Red, Juicy, Herb-Fried Tomatoes

This easy, fragrant, warm side dish will make your mouth water...good luck getting it to the plate!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 259 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme
• 5 teaspoons olive oil
• ¾ teaspoon white pepper
• 2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, halved lengthwise

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together basil, thyme, salt, and white pepper. Mix in 5 teaspoons olive oil to make a spreadable paste. Spread paste on cut side of each tomato half.

Step 2

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in small skillet over medium-low heat. Place tomatoes herb-side down in skillet, and cover. Simmer for 5 minutes; tomatoes should be hot but not stewed. Serve immediately.