5-Ingredient Burst Tomato Spread
Total Time
20 mins
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(8)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 dry pints (4 cups) cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
- 1–2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- (optional) 1 teaspoon brown sugar (or your desired sweetener)
- fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste
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Chef’s notes
Feel free to add fresh Italian herbs like basil, oregano, or rosemary. Alternatively, use Italian seasoning if fresh herbs aren't available.
To balance the acidity, add sugar or your desired sweetener if the tomatoes aren't sweet enough.
For a buttery effect, stir a tablespoon of cold butter into the hot dip just before serving.
Increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
Try red wine vinegar as a substitute for balsamic vinegar.
Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, or freshly-grated black pepper before serving.