Best Tomatillos Cherry Tomatoes And Basil Vinegar Recipes

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BASIL CHERRY TOMATOES



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I especially like this light, refreshing salad in summer when cherry tomatoes from the garden are in abundance.-Melissa Stevens, Elk River, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, oil, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve on lettuce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAUTEED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH GARLIC AND BASIL



Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil image

Cherry tomatoes take less than 10 minutes to prepare.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
Salt and pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat 1 Tb. olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high flame until it just starts to smoke. Add tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Saute, shaking pan frequently, until tomatoes soften and skins just begin to wrinkle, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and continue to shake the pan until garlic is fragrant. Off heat, stir in the basil and remaining 1 Tb. olive oil, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 6.9 mg

TOMATILLOS, CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL VINEGAR



Tomatillos, Cherry Tomatoes and Basil Vinegar image

This is very good alone or in a green salad, adds a wonderful taste and no need for dressing on the salad.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup halved yellow cherry tomato
1 cup quartered tomatillo
1/3 cup basil vinegar
1/3 cup water
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
6 fresh basil leaves (I have used dried, when fresh not available 1 teaspoon)
2 slices lemons, cut in tiny triangles
1 clove garlic, smashed

Steps:

  • Combine the tomatoes and tomatillos in a mixing bowl.
  • Put the basil vinegar, water and salt in a saucepan over high heat.
  • Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  • Stack the basil leaves on top of each other and roll up tightly,cut into thin chiffonade.
  • Add the sliced basil and the lemon to the tomato mixture, then press in the garlic.
  • Pour cooled vinegar liquid over the tomatoe mixture and toss to coat.
  • Marinate for 2 hours at room temperature before refrigerating.
  • Serve chilled, as codiment or add to salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.8, Fat 0.2, Sodium 439.3, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 0.4

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