Tomato Basil Chutney

Tomato Basil Chutney with fresh basil is simple and so delicious on fish, beans, chicken, whatever. You are gonna love this recipe.

This 10-minute recipe for Tomato Basil Chutney will make you smile. It's packed with flavor.

Tomato Basil Chutney makes an excellent salad or condiment.

I cannot remember where I original found this recipe, but it is absolutely smashing as an accompaniment to grilled fish, simple lentils or Black Bean Ful. You can add it to a salad for a touch of beauty and a whole lot of flavor. Tomato Basil Chutney has become one of my all-time "go-to" recipes, and it takes about 10-15 minutes to prepare.

Tomatoes

For best results, use fresh basil, but dried will work too. I tend to use grape or cherry tomatoes—especially in the winter and early spring when fresh, local tomatoes are not available—but you can use any tomato for this. I believe the original recipe called for campari tomatoes.  Those are the small tomatoes that come together in a group with the stems still attached.

Campari tomatoes

Basil

You'll need basil. Basil has a little licorice flavor and it is a wonderful addition to many recipes, including tomato sauce, salads and Bruschetta. It is one of my favorite herbs. Don makes an excellent Pesto Besto basil pesto from the basil we grow on our porch each summer.

Fresh basil leaves. Photo courtesy of Paul Goyette.

Garlic

Finally, you will need minced garlic. I use a Pampered Chef garlic press if I mince my own garlic. It's sturdy and works great. I find it easier to clean if I leave the skin on the garlic clove when I press it. Have you tried that?

Doesn't this look amazing? And it doesn't even have fresh basil in it.

But lately, I have been buying the jarred minced garlic. It's such a time saver.

What You Need

Every kitchen should have the very best tools you can afford. For this recipe you need a bowl, measuring cups and spoons, wire whisk, good knife, and a cutting board. Simple tools, and I highly recommend getting some good knives.

Tomato Basil Chutney Recipe

Tomato Basil Chutney

Adriana

Tomato Basil Chutney is the perfect savory topping for fish or beans.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Course Condiment, Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ ½ teaspoon cumin
• ▢ 2-3 garlic cloves minced
• ▢ 2 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• ▢ Salt and pepper to taste
• ▢ 2 cups grape tomatoes cut in quarters
• ▢ ¼ cup fresh basil chopped

Instructions

 

• Mix until emulsified: cumin, garlic, oil, vinegar and salt and pepper.
• In a medium bowl, lightly mix the basil and tomatoes.
• Pour the oil mixture over the tomatoes and basil.
• Stir gently and serve.

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Recipe Nutrition Information

This recipe is GF, DF, NF, SF, EF, CF (use sea salt), V, VG*

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

Tomato Basil Chutney Nutrition Label. Each serving is about ¾ cup.

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This Tomato Basil Chutney takes 15 minutes or less and it's divine!

Tomato Basil Chutney. No cooking. 10 minutes. Excellent on fish, legumes, salads or alone.

Tomato Basil Chutney. OMG. The best salad or topping for fish, lentils, beans, just about anything.

*Allergen Key

GF = Gluten free | DF = Dairy free | NF = Nut free | SF = Soy free | EF = Egg free | CF = Corn free | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan

Note: If you have serious allergies or sensitivities, to be considered free of these allergens, you need to use products specifically marked "gluten free," etc. There can be cross-contamination in facilities.

This post was first published on Recipe Idea Shop May 2, 2016 and updated August 26, 2021.