Buttered Tomatoes

Transform simple, everyday ingredients into a dish bursting with rustic elegance with our Buttered Tomatoes recipe. Featuring tender, ripe tomatoes simmered to perfection in a rich blend of melted butter, olive oil, and garlic, this quick 20-minute recipe is a celebration of summer flavors. Accented with fresh basil ribbons and a hint of optional red chili flakes for a subtle kick, these saucy tomatoes are versatile enough to serve as a side dish, spooned over toasted bread, or as a vibrant topping for pasta or rice. Both comforting and effortlessly delicious, this one-pan recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or as an easy way to elevate any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium (about 500g) ripe tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 6 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons red chili flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Slice the tomatoes into halves or quarters, depending on their size. Set aside.

Step 2

Mince the garlic cloves finely. Roll the fresh basil leaves and slice them thinly into ribbons (chiffonade).

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Once warm, add the butter and allow it to melt completely.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.

Step 5

Increase the heat to medium and add the sliced tomatoes to the skillet, cut side down. Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes over the tomatoes.

Step 6

Cook the tomatoes for 4-5 minutes without stirring, allowing them to soften and their juices to release.

Step 7

Gently stir the tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes, letting the butter and tomato juices combine into a rich sauce.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the fresh basil ribbons over the tomatoes.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a side dish, over toasted bread, or as a topping for rice or pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2074.7 grams (2074.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	813

Total Fat 54.10g	69%
Saturated Fat 23.20g	116%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 93mg	31%
Sodium 1289mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 82.60g	30%
Dietary Fiber 24.80g	89%
Total Sugars 52.00g
Protein 19.30g	39%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 237mg	18%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 4819mg	103%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.4%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 36.9%