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Galayet Bandora (Palestinian Pan Fried Tomatoes)

Zena Hassoun
Galayet bandora is a Palestinian dish featuring pan-fried tomatoes sautéed with olive oil, onions, garlic, and jalapeños. This easy fried tomatoes recipe is perfect for a quick, flavorful meal that showcases the rich Levantine cuisine.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Mediterranean, Vegan
Servings 3 people
Calories 275 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • ½ onion
  • 2 jalapeño peppers
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.75 lbs tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon pine nuts for topping (optional)
  • 2 tablespoon parsley leaves loosely packed, chopped
  • Pita bread for serving

Instructions
 

  • Chop tomatoes into medium chunks and slice the jalapeño. Remove the jalapeño seeds if you would like it less spicy. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat and add diced onion. Sauté until it begins to get translucent, about 3-4 mins.
  • Add in the sliced jalapeño and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant and the onion begins to brown, 2-3 more mins.
  • Add in chopped tomatoes, lower heat, and simmer, until the tomatoes begin to break down, about 5-10 mins. Add salt and stir the dish. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  • Meanwhile, prepare toasted pine nuts. Sauté pine nuts in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Once they begin turning golden, after a couple mins, remove from heat and set aside.
  • Top sautéed tomatoes with the toasted pine nuts. Drizzle with extra olive oil if desired. Top with chopped parsley and serve with pita bread. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 899mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9g
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