Creole-marinated Tomatoes

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 lbs large tomatoes, cored, each cut into 6 wedges
• 4 large green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
• 1 celery, thinly sliced
• 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine tomatoes, green onions, and parsley in large bowl.
• 2 combine oil and all remaining ingredients in heavy medium saucepan.
• 3 stir over medium-low heat until sugar and salt dissolve, about 1 minute.
• 4 stir warm marinade into tomato mixture.
• 5 chill at least 4 hours and up to 6 hours.