Almost Instant Heirloom Tomato-Basil Relish

• BASIC-EASY
• FAST
• HEALTHY
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes—peeled, seeded and cut into small dice
2. 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
3. 2 tablespoons sugar
4. Salt and freshly ground pepper
5. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6. 1/4 cup finely shredded basil leaves

1. Heat a large skillet. Add the tomatoes and cook over high heat until sizzling, 1 minute. Add the vinegar and sugar and a pinch each of salt and pepper and bring to a boil; transfer the tomatoes to a bowl. Boil the juices over high heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, 5 minutes. Stir the juices, olive oil and basil into the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Serve the relish warm or at room temperature.