Candied tomatoes

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Stephen Ceideburg
28ouncesCan tomatoes
2cupsCubed white bread
2tablespoonsBrown or granulated sugar
2tablespoonsCider vinegar
1teaspoonDried basil, optional
Tabasco sauce or pepper, to taste
2teaspoonsButter or margarine

Directions

Cut whole tomatoes into pieces, combine with bread cubes, sugar, vinegar, basil and Tabasco or pepper in 6-cup casserole. Dot with butter and bake in 400-degree oven until bubbling hot throughout and lightly browned, 30 to 45 minutes. Or, bring combined ingredients to a boil in a saucepan on the stovetop and lower heat and simmer. Cook uncovered on low heat until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.

Per serving: 80 calories, 2 grams protein, 15 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fat, 3 milligrams cholesterol, 246 milligrams sodium.

Francis Price writing in the Oregonian's FOODday, 1/12/93.

Posted by Stephen Ceideburg