Spicy Tomato and Garlic Confit with Herbs

Ingredients

- 2 lbs tomatoes (preferably Roma or vine-ripened)
- 1 cup olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the Tomatoes:
- Begin by washing and drying the tomatoes thoroughly.
- Slice each tomato into quarters and set aside.

2. Heat the Olive Oil:
- In a large skillet, add the olive oil and heat over medium-low heat.

3. Cook the Aromatics:
- Add the thinly sliced garlic and chopped onion to the heated oil.
- Sauté the garlic and onion, stirring occasionally, until they become fragrant and translucent. This should take about PT5M (5 minutes).

4. Add the Tomatoes:
- Gently add the quartered tomatoes to the skillet, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the oil.

5. Spice it Up:
- Sprinkle the red pepper flakes, gochugaru, oregano, black pepper, and sea salt over the tomatoes.
- Stir gently to combine all ingredients, ensuring the spices are well-mixed throughout.

6. Simmer the Confit:
- Reduce the heat to low. Allow the mixture to simmer gently, uncovered, for PT45M (45 minutes).
- Stir occasionally, and press the tomatoes down gently with the back of a spoon as they soften, ensuring they release their juices and incorporate well into the oil.

7. Final Touches:
- Taste the confit and adjust the seasoning with additional sea salt or black pepper if necessary.
- Once the tomatoes have broken down and the oil is richly infused, remove the skillet from the heat.

Total Time

PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Tomato Confit, Garlic Confit, Spicy Tomato Dish, Easy Dinner Recipe, Stove-Cooked, Flavored Oil, Herb Infused, Vegan Dinner, Savory Tomato Sauce, Flavorful Condiment

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1,200 calories

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