Creole-Marinated Tomatoes

• 3 lbs large tomatoes, cored, each cut into 6 wedges
• 4 large green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 34 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
• 1 celery, thinly sliced
• 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 12 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1. Combine tomatoes, green onions, and parsley in large bowl.
2. Combine oil and all remaining ingredients in heavy medium saucepan.
3. Stir over medium-low heat until sugar and salt dissolve, about 1 minute.
4. Stir warm marinade into tomato mixture.
5. Chill at least 4 hours and up to 6 hours.

tomatoes, green onions, fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, celery, garlic, fresh oregano, thyme, hot pepper, lemon peel, salt, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creole-marinated-tomatoes-378122 (may not work)