RED, JUICY, HERB-FRIED TOMATOES

Red, Juicy, Herb-Fried Tomatoes image

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

Provided by LITTLE OREGON GIRL

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 588.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g