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Broiled Tomatoes with Olives and Garlic

4.3

(5)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes (about 3/4 pound)
3 Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives
1 large garlic clove
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat broiler.

    Step 2

    Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Oil a shallow baking pan large enough to hold tomatoes in one layer and arrange tomatoes in pan.

    Step 3

    Pit olives and chop fine with garlic. In a small bowl stir together olive mixture, oil, salt, and pepper. Brush tomatoes evenly with mixture and broil about 3 inches from heat 8 minutes, or until bubbling.

TagsTomatoVegetableOliveSideDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianKetoQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerBroilGourmet
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