Description
A delightful seasoning that captures the essence of summer, perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch Basil
- 1 cup Flaky or Coarse Sea Salt
- 6–7 oz Cherry Tomatoes (about 16)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°F or its lowest setting, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse your tomatoes and basil. Pat the basil dry and remove the stems to keep only the leaves.
- Cut an ‘x’ in each tomato and add them to boiling water for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until the skins start to split.
- Remove the tomatoes and place them in an ice bath to cool. Peel off the skins and set them aside.
- Add your basil leaves and tomato skins to a food processor and pulse until evenly chopped.
- Add sea salt to the food processor and pulse again to achieve your desired texture.
- Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven once everything is dry and crispy, and let it cool completely.
- Add to an airtight container and store in the pantry for later use.
Notes
Store in an airtight container; lasts several months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tsp
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg