Tomatoes in Chile-Fennel Oil

Fresh heirloom tomatoes drizzled with a spicy homemade chile-fennel infused olive oil and red wine vinegar. This vibrant dish combines the sweetness of tomatoes with aromatic fennel and a kick of heat from red pepper flakes.

6 servings
40 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  • 3 pounds large tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cook oil, red pepper flakes, and fennel seeds in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until oil around spices is sizzling, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook until oil is infused with flavor and rusty-orange in color, 20-30 minutes. Let cool.

    35 min

  2. 2.

    Arrange tomatoes on a large platter and drizzle with vinegar, then chile-fennel oil. Season with more vinegar if desired and sprinkle with salt.

    5 min

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