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Nutrition facts:
200 calories
20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )
Ingredients
12 oz to 1 lb shishito peppers(300 to 453 grams)
1 lb cherry tomatoes (453 grams)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves whole garlic
1 1/2 to 2 cups vegetable/canola/sunflower oil
Fresh basil
Salt to taste
Instructions
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Rinse and dry peppers. Using a sharp knife remove the stem and seeds.
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In a frying pan on medium heat bring the oil to 350 degrees.
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Add peppers and don’t overcrowd. Fry until golden and remove.
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Continue until all peppers are fried.
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Using another frying pan add the extra virgin olive oil and the cloves of garlic. On medium heat let the garlic sauté until golden.
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Add the fresh tomatoes and cook for about 10 minutes.
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Add the fried shishito peppers. Adjust salt and fresh cut basil. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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Save some basil leaves to decorate.
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Makes a great side dish. Wonderful in a mozzarella sandwich or just as a vegan meal.
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Buon appetito!