Tumbled Tomatoes With Mediterranean Herbs Recipes

TUMBLED TOMATOES WITH MEDITERRANEAN HERBS

Steps:

• Mix herbs, put in a salt grinder or pulverize slightly in a mortar and pestle. If you don't have either, just skip that step.
• Wash tomatoes in cold water and remove all excess water, but do not dry.
• Place tomatoes in a bowl that is large enough so the tomatoes have room to be tumbled.
• Toss tomatoes with herb mixture until they are evenly coated.
• Refrigerate, tossing and "tumbling" in the bowl occasionally until all water is evaporated. Once the water has dried, the herb and salt mixture will form a crust on the tomatoes.
• Serve Chilled.
• Note: The tomatoes keep for 2-3 days uncovered in the refrigerator-if they last that long-so make the full recipe and keep them on hand as a healthy snack, the drier and crustier the salt and herb coating, the better they taste.
• Serves 4-6.

SAUTEED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH MEDITERRANEAN HERBS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the tomatoes and cook, tossing and stirring often, until the skins begin to split, about 3 minutes.
• Do not over cook.
• Remove from the heat and toss with the herbs; season with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately.
• Makes 4-6 servings.