Tunisian Tomatoes

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 8 plum tomatoes or 4 large beefsteak tomatoes
• 4 shallots or 1/4 large onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh cilantro (optional) or 1 cup basil, chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cut tomatoes in half. gently squeeze out and discard seeds, then coarsely chop. place in a large bowl with shallots.
• 2 heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. add garlic and dried seasonings. stir frequently until evenly coated and fragrant, 30 seconds. add vinegar, sugar and salt. boil, stirring continuously, about 3 minutes. add tomatoes and stir just until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. stir in cilantro or basil.