August is the time to enjoy the fresh flavour of vine-ripened tomatoes from your garden. This nutrient-friendly recipe preserves the most vitamin C and beta-carotene in the tomatoes because no cooking is necessary. Serve with grilled steak or chicken.
- Portion size 4 servings
Ingredients
Vinaigrette:
Method
In nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; cook onion and garlic, stirring often, for about 7 minutes or until softened.
Stir in corn, zucchini, red pepper, tomato juice, salt and pepper; cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
Vinaigrette: Meanwhile, whisk together vinegar, tomato juice, olive oil, thyme, mustard and sugar. Pour over warm vegetables.
Slice tomatoes, without cutting through to bottom, into wedges; fan out to resemble flowers. Divide vegetable mixture among tomatoes.
Nutritional facts <b>Per serving:</b> about
- Protein 4 g
- Calories 170.0
- Total fat 9 g
- Total carbohydrate 23 g
