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Potato-Tomato Pairings (2 recipes)

Recipes by The FruitGuys

You say Potato, I say…Tomato!
These phonetically friendly items also pair well in recipes. Here are a couple of our favorites. (NOTE: Quantities below serve 2; recipes may be doubled.)

Potato-Tomato Gratin

INGREDIENTS
3–4 small or fingerling potatoes
Tomatoes, sliced (approximately the same quantity as potato slices)
1 garlic clove, minced
Butter or olive oil
Salt and pepper
Grated cheese (Parmesan, Gruyère, mozzarella, etc.)

PREPARATION

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Boil potatoes in salted water until just tender but still firm, about 10–15 minutes; drain, cool, and slice into 1/4-inch slices (lengthwise for fingerlings).
  • Grease a small casserole dish (or larger if doubling recipe).
  • Layer sliced potatoes and tomatoes; sprinkle with salt, pepper, cheese, and garlic.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes or until cheese is tinged golden and starting to bubble.

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Potato-Tomato Scramble

INGREDIENTS
3–4 small or fingerling potatoes
1/2–3/4 cup tomatoes, diced
4 eggs, beaten, or extra firm tofu, 14–16 oz package
1/2 cup onion or shallot, minced
Butter or olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated cheese of choice (optional)

PREPARATION

  • Boil potatoes in salted water until just tender but still firm, about 10–15 minutes; drain, cool, cut in 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Heat a little butter or olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and add onion and potatoes. Cook until onion is soft and potatoes are lightly browned.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add eggs or tofu, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and stir gently until eggs start to set or tofu has broken up, about 2 minutes, then add diced tomatoes and stir until eggs have set to desired consistency or tofu and veggies are heated thoroughly.
  • Sprinkle with grated cheese (optional) and serve.

 

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