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Saffron Tomato Confit
This Tomato Confit is the perfect condiment for just about every recipe and a great way to use up all those summer tomatoes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 120 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes halved
- ⅓ cup good quality olive oil
- 1 pinch saffron about 20 threads
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, place the tomatoes and olive oil over medium high heat. Add the saffron and season with salt and pepper. Give the mixture a stir to combine.
- Once the oil starts to get hot, and the tomatoes start to blister, reduce the heat to medium low and let simmer for 60 minutes. Stirring every 10 minutes.
- After 60 minutes, the tomatoes should be falling apart. Remove them from the heat and let cool in the skillet for about 20 minutes before serving. Adjust salt and pepper before serving if desired.
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Notes
- If storing overnight, transfer the mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Let it come to room temperature before serving.
- If storing overnight, transfer the mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Let it come to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
120kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
21mg
(1%)
Potassium
165mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
370IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 370IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.