Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Elevate your dishes with the rich, concentrated flavor of Slow Roasted Tomatoes, a simple yet transformative recipe perfect for enhancing pastas, sandwiches, salads, or as a savory snack on their own. Made with ripe Roma tomatoes, a generous drizzle of olive oil, fresh thyme, and a touch of garlic, these tomatoes are slow-roasted at a low temperature to unlock their natural sweetness and create a caramelized, slightly shriveled texture that’s bursting with umami. With minimal prep time and an easy, hands-off cooking process, this recipe is perfect for make-ahead meal prep or for adding a gourmet touch to your everyday dishes. Aromatic and versatile, these tomatoes are a must-try for any home cook looking to savor the essence of summer all year round.
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 10 pieces Roma tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 6 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
Step 2
Wash the Roma tomatoes thoroughly. Slice each tomato in half lengthwise.
Step 3
Peel the garlic cloves and slice them thinly.
Step 4
Place the tomato halves cut-side up on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 5
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the tomatoes.
Step 6
Sprinkle the sliced garlic over the tomatoes, distributing it evenly.
Step 7
Place the fresh thyme sprigs on top of the tomatoes.
Step 8
Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 9
Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast the tomatoes for 2 hours and 30 minutes, or until they are slightly caramelized and shriveled but still juicy.
Step 10
Remove the roasted tomatoes from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Step 11
Serve warm or at room temperature. These tomatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (684.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 499.6 |
| Total Fat 43.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2396.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 26.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.0g | |
| Protein 5.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 107.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1541.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories