Heirloom Tomatoes with Garlic Lime Yogurt and Sesame-Scallion Breadcrumbs
Heirloom Tomatoes with Garlic Lime Yogurt and Sesame-Scallion Breadcrumbs
Ingredients
For the Garlic Lime Yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Heirloom Tomatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, various colors and sizes, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Sesame-Scallion Breadcrumbs
- 3 scallions, green parts only, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
For Assembly and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chili crisp, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Garlic Lime Yogurt: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lime zest, and lime juice. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Stir all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the Heirloom Tomatoes: Slice the heirloom tomatoes into various shapes and sizes (rounds, wedges). Arrange them artfully on a large serving plate or individual plates. Lightly season the arranged tomatoes with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Prepare the Sesame-Scallion Breadcrumbs: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the Panko breadcrumbs and toast, stirring frequently, until they turn golden brown and become crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Add the black and white sesame seeds to the pan with the toasted breadcrumbs. Continue toasting for another 1-2 minutes until the sesame seeds are fragrant. Stir in the finely chopped scallions and cook for 1-2 minutes until they are slightly softened and aromatic. Remove the pan from the heat.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Assemble and Serve: Using the back of a spoon, spread the prepared garlic lime yogurt evenly across the bottom of the serving plate, underneath and around the arranged tomatoes, to create a creamy base.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Generously sprinkle the warm sesame-scallion breadcrumbs over the heirloom tomatoes and garlic lime yogurt. Drizzle a desired amount of chili crisp over the entire dish for a spicy kick. Finish with a final drizzle of 1 tablespoon olive oil. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs before serving.
⏱️ 7 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Heirloom Tomatoes with Garlic Lime Yogurt and Sesame-Scallion Breadcrumbs
For the Garlic Lime Yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Heirloom Tomatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, various colors and sizes, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Sesame-Scallion Breadcrumbs
- 3 scallions, green parts only, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
For Assembly and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chili crisp, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Garlic Lime Yogurt: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lime zest, and lime juice. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Stir all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the Heirloom Tomatoes: Slice the heirloom tomatoes into various shapes and sizes (rounds, wedges). Arrange them artfully on a large serving plate or individual plates. Lightly season the arranged tomatoes with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Prepare the Sesame-Scallion Breadcrumbs: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the Panko breadcrumbs and toast, stirring frequently, until they turn golden brown and become crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Add the black and white sesame seeds to the pan with the toasted breadcrumbs. Continue toasting for another 1-2 minutes until the sesame seeds are fragrant. Stir in the finely chopped scallions and cook for 1-2 minutes until they are slightly softened and aromatic. Remove the pan from the heat.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Assemble and Serve: Using the back of a spoon, spread the prepared garlic lime yogurt evenly across the bottom of the serving plate, underneath and around the arranged tomatoes, to create a creamy base.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Generously sprinkle the warm sesame-scallion breadcrumbs over the heirloom tomatoes and garlic lime yogurt. Drizzle a desired amount of chili crisp over the entire dish for a spicy kick. Finish with a final drizzle of 1 tablespoon olive oil. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs before serving.
⏱️ 7 min