Stewed Tomatoes

Name: Stewed Tomatoes
Ingredients: 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, stems removed and peeled; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 1 small green pepper, seeded and diced; 2 scallions, finely chopped; salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons, chopped, fresh basil

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds ripe tomatoes, stems removed and peeled
2 tablespoons butter
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 small green pepper, seeded and diced
2 scallions, finely chopped
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons, chopped, fresh basil

Directions

1

Cut the peeled tomatoes into wedges
2

Heat butter in pan. Add celery, green pepper and scallions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3

Stir in the tomatoes. Cover and cook until the tomatoes are soft but not mushy. Add salt, pepper and sugar.
4

Remove the pan from the heat and add the chopped basil.