Description
Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of these Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes. This easy recipe results in intensely concentrated tomatoes that are perfect for adding to salads, pasta, sandwiches, or as a delicious topping for various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Cherry Tomatoes:
- 2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to enhance sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare tomatoes: In a large bowl, toss the halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, sugar if using, and thyme until evenly coated.
- Roast: Arrange the tomatoes cut side up on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the tomatoes are shriveled around the edges but still slightly juicy in the center.
- Cool and store: Let cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Use these slow-roasted tomatoes in salads, pastas, sandwiches, or as a flavorful topping for bruschetta and pizza.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
