CREOLE TOMATOES
Creole Tomatoes offer a delightful combination of tender tomatoes, savory onions, and a touch of sweetness, all simmered in a rich cream sauce. This classic dish, perfect as a side or light meal, showcases the natural flavors of ripe tomatoes, enhanced by aromatic herbs and a creamy texture. Serve these flavorful tomatoes on toast for a satisfying and comforting experience.
Ingredients
- 1 small Onion (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 small Green bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 6 medium Tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon Sugar (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 4 slices Toast (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1Finely chop the onion and the green pepper. In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and green pepper and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2Cut the tomatoes in half. Sprinkle the cut sides with sugar, salt, pepper, and flour. Place the tomatoes, skin-side down, in the pan with the cooked vegetables. Cook partially, then turn them once. Cook over low heat until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- 3Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the tomatoes. Pour in the heavy cream and heat until thoroughly combined with the other ingredients. Serve the tomatoes on slices of toast, with the gravy to moisten.