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.
Recipe by Zena Hassoun on June 11, 2024
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT12M
Total time: PT17M
Rating
5 stars (2 reviews)
Keywords
mediterranean, tomatoes
Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
1/2 onion
2 jalapeño peppers
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1.75 lbs tomatoes
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp pine nuts (for topping (optional))
2 tbsp parsley leaves (loosely packed, chopped)
Pita bread (for serving)
Categories
Main Dishes
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Vegan
Steps
Chop tomatoes into medium chunks and slice the jalapeño. Remove the jalapeño seeds if you would like it less spicy. Set aside.
Heat 2 tbsp 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 tbsp 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!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 275 kcal
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Protein: 5 g
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Sodium: 899 mg
Sugar: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Reviews
Clare on 2026-01-26 (5 stars): Hi Zena - I truly love this recipe but with a very busy weekend ahead and much other last-minute cooking to be done, I wondered if it freezes well to be defrosted and reheated on the day. If not, how long will it keep in the fridge? Thank you so much for any advice.
Brian on 2025-07-12 (5 stars): This was amazing! My mom made this last night to take to a friend's house for dinner as a appetizer. We had tried this dish previously at a local Middle Eastern restaurant. I'm so glad we have found a recipe that is just as good as what we had at the restaurant. Thank you!
