Tomato basil compote - martha stewart living

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
tablespoonOlive oil
1Cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
pintYellow, red, and orange pear and cherry tomatoes, in any combination
Salt & freshly ground pepper
8largesBasil leaves

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until soft and golden, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, season well with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until tomatoes are just warm and ready to burst, 3 to 5 minutes. Add basil and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Spoon compote over pork skewers.

Heat plumps the tiny tomatoes, creating a luscious compote to top grilled foods or serve as a side dish.

Martha Stewart Living/August/94 Scanned & fixed by Di Pahl