Balsamic Stewed Tomatoes
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Balsamic Stewed Tomatoes
Description
Balsamic Stewed Tomatoes highlights ripe grape tomatoes simmered in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, thyme, and kosher salt. The tomatoes are cooked over medium heat just long enough to soften, pucker, and start popping, which releases their flavorful juices and thickens the vinegar into a glaze-like consistency. The thyme sprigs add herbal notes that balance the tang of the vinegar and the natural sweetness of the tomatoes.
This preparation results in a warm, saucy dish with tender but intact tomatoes that can be served hot as a side or topping. The vinegar reduction gives a pleasant acidity that complements the fruitiness and soft texture of the tomatoes.
Serving this while hot allows the balsamic sauce to coat the tomatoes nicely. It pairs well alongside grilled meats or can be spooned over toasted bread for a simple appetizer. The subtle sweetness and herbal character derived from the sugar and thyme bring out more complexity than basic stewed tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces grape tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, thyme and Kosher salt.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes or until tomatoes starts to pucker and pop.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool for several minutes so the balsamic vinegar can thicken.
- Serve hot.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 591mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 225mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 732IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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