Arlene's Green Tomato Topping

This past fall, I was lucky enough to get some delicious fresh tomatoes and onions from a co-worker.  She brought in a nice assortment of red and green tomatoes, and I don't get green tomatoes often, so these were definitely a treat!  That's why this topping is name in her honor.

Ingredients:

4 medium green tomatoes, chopped

½ small yellow onion, diced

1 red bell pepper

1 orange bell pepper

1 clove garlic, minced

½ tsp pea shoots (optional)

1 ½ tsp pink sea salt

1 ½ tsp pepper

¼ cup white wine

¼ cup olive oil

½ tsp dried parsley

½ tsp dried oregano

½ tsp dried thyme

½ tsp dried basil

1Tbsp black raspberry balsamic vinegar

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil over medium heat

2. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes

3. Add garlic and cook for another 1 minute

4. Add tomatoes, peppers, wine and seasoning, but not the balsamic vinegar.  Mix well and cook for approximately 20 minutes, or until tomatoes are soft.

5. Reduce to low-medium heat, and add balsamic vinegar

6. Cook for 15 minutes, or until thick

Makes 4 cups.

I recommend serving this with bread and a nice salty cheese.