Tomatoes, crème fraîche and herbs
You can quickly make a delicious toast with tomato, crème fraîche, and herbs by sautéing ripe tomatoes in butter, topping them with rich crème fraîche, and serving them on toasted sourdough bread with fresh basil. This recipe is taken from Edouard de Pommian's book, "Cooking in 10 Minutes."
- September 29, 2026, 5:24 PM
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Ingredients for "Tomatoes, crème fraîche and herbs":
- Salt - to taste
- Bread (sourdough) - 3 slices.
- Basil (leaves) - 1 handful.
Cooking time:
Number of servings: 3
Recipe "Tomatoes, crème fraîche and herbs":
- Heat the butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the tomatoes, cut side down. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 6 minutes, until the butter turns brown.
- Reduce heat to low, add crème fraîche and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Turn the tomatoes over. Cook for another 2 minutes. Adjust the sauce for salt and pepper. Meanwhile, toast the bread.
- Assemble the toasts. Place the tomato halves on the toasted bread, generously drizzle with the sauce, and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves. Enjoy.
