Tomatoes a la Fred 🌟
Description: This delightful recipe, lovingly known as Tomatoes a la Fred, is a refreshing and flavorful side dish perfect for those hot summer days. Whether you opt for cherry or grape tomatoes, the key to this dish is marinating them for a longer period, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Ideal for brunch or any casual meal, this recipe is simple to prepare and makes an excellent addition to your warm-weather dining table. 🍅🍇
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Recipe Category: Vegetable
Keywords: Brunch, Side Dish, Summer, Tomatoes, Marinated Tomatoes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes 🍒
- 1 cup grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes 🍇
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 🧀
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
- 1 tablespoon white sugar 🍬
Instructions:
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Wash the Tomatoes: Start by giving your cherry and grape tomatoes a thorough rinse under cold water. This ensures that any residual dirt or impurities are removed, leaving you with clean and fresh tomatoes ready for marinating.
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Grate the Cheese: Use a fine grater to shred the Parmesan cheese. Freshly grated Parmesan offers a richer and more robust flavor compared to pre-grated options, which enhances the overall taste of your dish.
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Prepare the Parsley: Wash the parsley leaves under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a paper towel, then chop them finely. Fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous note that complements the tomatoes perfectly.
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Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry and grape tomatoes, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and white sugar. Toss everything gently to ensure that all the ingredients are evenly distributed and the tomatoes are well-coated.
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Refrigerate: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator. Allow the tomatoes to marinate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight. The longer they sit, the better the flavors will meld together.
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Serve: Once the tomatoes have marinated, give them a quick stir to redistribute the flavors. Serve them chilled as a refreshing side dish. For an added touch, you can garnish with additional parsley or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving.
Tips:
- Marination Time: The key to the best flavor is in the marination. Allow the tomatoes to sit for as long as possible within the recommended time for a richer taste.
- Adding Fresh Tomatoes: Feel free to add new tomatoes to the mixture over the course of a week. This will keep your dish fresh and vibrant.
- Enhancing the Flavor: To give the dish an extra bite, consider adding more herbs or additional cheese as per your taste preference.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 89.4
- Fat Content: 4.4 grams
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.5 grams
- Cholesterol Content: 12.5 milligrams
- Sodium Content: 226.7 milligrams
- Carbohydrate Content: 6.6 grams
- Fiber Content: 1.9 grams
- Sugar Content: 4.1 grams
- Protein Content: 6.9 grams
This easy-to-make dish will add a burst of fresh flavor to any meal, making it a wonderful addition to your recipe collection. Enjoy the vibrant taste of summer with Tomatoes a la Fred! 🌟🍴
