Green Tomato Condiment

Name: Green Tomato Condiment
Ingredients: 1 pint green cherry tomatoes, chopped roughly; 2 pinches of salt, plus more to taste; 1 cup whole garlic cloves; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 -4 basil leaves; juice of 1/2 lemon

Marty Cattaneo|Sept. 27, 2012 1:13 pm EST

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Here's a tangy, garlicky topping perfect for chilled soups like gazpacho. It takes a bit of time to make, but it's definitely worth it, and you can whip up a soup or the rest of the meal while the garlic is roasting in the pan. Click here to see 5 Creative Recipes for Green Tomatoes.

Servings

4

Ingredients

1 pint green cherry tomatoes, chopped roughly
2 pinches of salt, plus more to taste
1 cup whole garlic cloves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 -4 basil leaves
juice of 1/2 lemon

Directions

Season the tomatoes with the salt and place in a colander or cheesecloth to drip for about an hour. Roast the whole garlic cloves in the olive oil in a pan over low heat until brown and soft, about 3-4 hours. Roughly mash the cloves into a paste. Mix in with the cherry tomatoes. Fold in the basil. Season with additional salt and lemon juice, to taste.