Buttery Stewed Tomatoes
Canned tomatoes simmered with butter, garlic, and a pinch of sugar until jammy and rich. Pure Southern comfort in a bowl—serve with cornbread or over rice.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 95
- Protein
- 1g
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can canned whole tomatoes (28 oz)
- ½ tsp granulated sugar
- 2 sprigs fresh basil or thyme (optional)
- 1 loaf crusty bread or cornbread, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Melt butter in a medium pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- 3
Pour in canned tomatoes with their juice and break them up with a spoon as they simmer.
- 4
Stir in sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. Add basil or thyme if using.
- 5
Simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are soft and sauce is rich.
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
Tools you’ll need
- medium pot with lid
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
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