Roasted Balsamic Tomatoes

Mille® 's Note:

Heavenly. And with very little work, to boot.

• Total Time: 13 hrs
• Prep Time: 6 hrs
• Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 lbs roma tomatoes
• 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt substitute
• 4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 4 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

1. Core the tomatoes and cut them in half horizontally.
2. Place the tomato halves into a mixing bowl.
3. Mix the remaining ingredients together and pour over the top of the tomatoes and mix thoroughly.
4. Marinate for at least 6 hours in the refrigerator.
5. Remove from the refrigerator and place the tomatoes cut side up onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
6. Place the tomato tray into a 150ºF pre-heated oven and allow them to slow roast for 6½-7 hours.
7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

Reviews

[GinnyP]

So aromatic and fresh going from refrigerator to baking pan! I had to pass the dish around and everyone (kids too) agreed. Found out my oven only goes down to 170. No problem. Still slow-roasted for 7 hours. Then had a hard time keeping everyone away before I could decide how I wanted to use them. No problem there, either...they're gone. LOL Didn't have salt-sub, so I used 3/4 tsp Kosher salt. Fantastic! Thanks Miller!

[KWB]

"Best tomatoes I've ever had," to quote my DH. My modifications--used non-roma tomatoes from my garden. Tossed them in the dressing (sans garlic and basil) and started roasting them immediately. About 3 hours in I drizzled them with the dressing. Great stuff!

[Chef #434197]

OMG! This was the perfect recipe for a batch of romas from our CSA! My husband and I enjoyed this simple recipe so much, with a crop of our home grown basil. I suggested he try them chopped and on crackers with a southwestern non fat dip. He loved it. But you are right, Mille; alone, superb! I can see a lot of possibilities for this. TYVM! kat