Pan-Fried Spiced Tomato Bites

Ingredients

- 4 large tomatoes, ripe
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon mixed spices (such as black pepper, cumin, and paprika)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Preparation: Tomatoes
- Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Slice each tomato into thick slices, approximately 1/2 inch thick, ensuring even thickness for uniform cooking.

2. Prepare Spiced Mixture
- In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, and mixed spices. Stir until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved, creating a balanced seasoning mixture.

3. Cooking the Tomato Slices
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Allow the oil to heat until it shimmers but not smoke.
- Carefully place the tomato slices into the pan in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd them.

4. Pan-Frying Process
- Fry the tomato slices for about 2 minutes on each side, or until they start to soften and caramelize.
- Use a spatula to gently flip the slices to prevent breaking them.

5. Adding Spice Mixture
- Once the tomato slices are slightly caramelized, drizzle the spiced mixture evenly over them.
- Let the slices cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and infuse into the tomatoes.

6. Serving
- Carefully remove the spiced tomato bites from the pan and place them on a serving plate.

7. Final Touch
- Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs such as basil or parsley for added freshness and color.

Total Time

- PT15M
- 15 minutes

Type of Dish

- Snack

Keywords

1. Pan-Fried Tomatoes
2. Spiced Tomato Recipe
3. Quick Tomato Bites
4. Snack Recipes
5. Easy Appetizers
6. Tomato Snack
7. Gourmet Snack
8. Caramelized Tomatoes
9. Vinegar Seasoned Tomatoes
10. Fried Vegetable Appetizer

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 240 calories total

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