Oven Roasted Tomatoes Recipe
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Oven Roasted Tomatoes Recipe
Description
The recipe calls for slicing Roma tomatoes in half and placing them cut side up on a rack over a parchment-lined sheet tray. Olive oil is drizzled evenly over the tomato halves, then seasoned generously with coarse salt and cracked black pepper to enhance the natural sweetness.
Roasting in a 450°F oven on a rack allows heat circulation and cooks the tomatoes for about 35 minutes until blistered and tender. The high temperature caramelizes the tomato edges slightly, giving a rich umami flavor and concentrated sweetness while keeping the interior juicy.
Oven roasted tomatoes can be served immediately as a side, cold as a salad ingredient, or added to sandwiches. Their robust flavor makes them a versatile addition to dishes that benefit from a roasted tomato element.
They can be kept warm for up to an hour at low oven temperatures, refrigerated for up to 5 days, or frozen for 3 months. Reheating involves baking gently until warmed through. They can also be eaten cold depending on serving preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Roma tomato
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt coarse salt and cracked pepper to taste
- black pepper coarse salt and cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°.
- Slice the tomatoes in half longways or widthwise.
- Place the tomatoes seed side up on a rack over a sheet tray lined with parchment paper.
- Evenly drizzle the olive oil over each tomato slice.
- Season the tomatoes well with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven at 450° on a rack in the middle of the oven for 35 minutes or until blistered and cooked.
- Serve or store the oven-roasted tomatoes.
Notes
- Roasted tomatoes can be kept warm in the oven at 165° to 200° F up to 1 hour before serving.
- Store them covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, spread tomatoes on a rack and bake at 350° F for 6 to 8 minutes until warm.
- You may serve the tomatoes cold, especially when used in salads or sandwiches.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 945IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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