Matbucha (Israeli Tomato Dip)

7 Tomatoes

3 Cloves of Garlic

1 Onion

2 tsp Olive oil

1 Red Pepper

1 tsp Paprika

1 tsp Chili Flakes *optional

Dried Basil for serving *optional

Salt & Pepper

Chop up your onion and garlic while 2 tsp of oil heat up in the pan. Add in your spices and saute for about 3 minutes. Wash and chop all your tomatoes into small pieces. Add them all into a pan on a medium heat. Cook together for about 15 min, stir as needed. Remove from heat, allow to cool. Add Basil on top and enjoy with rice, on sourdough, bread, or in a burrito.