Best way to eat an Heirloom Tomato

Name: Best way to eat an Heirloom Tomato
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 heirloom tomatoes; 2 tsp course black pepper; 2 tsp cumin; 1 1/2 tsp chili flakes; 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup basil

3 steps

Prep:5min

There is no doubt about it Heirloom tomatoes are one of the most delicious tomatoes you can eat. I am harvesting mine Right now and I have tried many different ways to eat them . This recipe is my favorite way ! Enjoy!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:30:17 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories179.6 kcal (9%)

Total Fat14.9 g (21%)

Carbs10.7 g (4%)

Sugars6.9 g (8%)

Protein1.8 g (4%)

Sodium14.9 mg (1%)

Fiber2.3 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

3heirloom tomatoes

2 tspcourse black pepper

2 tspcumin

1 ½ tspchili flakes

3 Tbspolive oil

4 Tbspbalsamic vinegar

½ cupbasil

Instructions

Step 1

Slice the heirloom tomatoes into thick slices then place them on a large plate and season generously with salt

Step 2

Generously shake course my ground black pepper on each slice so it’s coated well then add a sprinkle of chili flakes and cumin on each slice

course black pepper2 tsp

Step 3

Tear the basil and sprinkle it on the tomatoes then drizzle over with olive oil and balsamic vinegar . Sometimes I use a flavored balsamic glaze like lemon balsamic glaze and that is also delicious ! You can add some mozzarella and turn it into more of a Caprese salad if you really love some creamy cheese ! Enjoy !