Fried Tomatoes with Garlic

A local favorite.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  cloves garlic, crushed
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄2 small  hot pepper, very finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 2  large  firm tomatoes, thickly sliced

Directions

1. Thoroughly mix the garlic with the pepper, salt, and hot pepper; then stir in the parsley and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
3. Add the tomato slices and cook for about a minute on one side; then turn and sprinkle slices with the garlic, hot pepper, and parsley mixture.
4. Continue to cook for another minute, shaking the pan occasionally; then turn the slices again and cook until they are done, but not mushy.
5. Slide the tomato slices onto a plate, and serve immediately.
6. Note: Do not try to cook more than two servings at a time or the tomatoes will end up overcooked.
7. This type of tomato appetizer is great scooped up onto pita.