Nutty Tomato Sauté

Also works real well as a relish for grilled swordfish or halibut.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and very thinly sliced
• 3 ounces pine nuts
• 3 medium organic tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 5 large basil leaves, cut into ribbons
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a medium sauté pan, heat the oil.
2. Add the garlic and heat until aromatic, stirring constantly, about 20 seconds.
3. Add the pine nuts and heat until toasted; stir often being careful not to let the garlic and pine nuts burn.
4. Once toasted, add the tomatoes and cook until just heated through.
5. Add the basil and red pepper flakes, season with salt and pepper and toss.
6. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.