Although commonly associated with Italian cuisine, oregano can make a great addition to a wide variety of recipes.

Vegetable Oreganatto

Blanch sugar snaps and green beans in boiling salted water for 4 minutes. Drain; keep warm. Whisk together oregano, shallot, vinegar, and oil. Pour dressing over hot vegetables. Add tomatoes and water chestnuts; toss.

Featuring the following Urban Gardener plants:
Lycopersicon esculentum 'La Roma'
Origanum species ''
Origanum species
Common Name: Common Oregano,
Lycopersicon Hybrid 'Big Beef'
Lycopersicon Hybrid 'Big Beef'
Common Name: Tomato,
Lycopersicon Hybrid 'Husky Cherry Red'
Lycopersicon Hybrid 'Husky Cherry Red'
Common Name: Tomato Husky Cherry Red,
Lycopersicon esculentum 'Tomande French Heirloom'
Lycopersicon esculentum 'Tomande French Heirloom'
Common Name: Tomato Tomande French Heirloom,
Lycopersicon Hybrid 'Health Kick'
Lycopersicon Hybrid 'Better Boy'
Lycopersicon esculentum ''
Lycopersicon esculentum
Common Name: Tomato,
3/4 lb. sugar snap peas; trimmed
3/4 lb. fresh green beans; trimmed
2 tsp. fresh oregano; chopped
1 shallot; peeled and minced
1/4 C. white wine vinegar
2/3 C. vegetable oil
2 large plum tomatoes; cut lengthwise, seeded and julienned
6 fresh water chestnuts; peeled and sliced

Serving Information

Arrange on a platter.
Additional Information
Difficulty Level: 1 ·  Serves: 6 ·