Vine-Roasted Tomatoes

Submitted by English_Rose

"Celebrate robust flavours of sun-kissed tomatoes in this simple side dish."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 12 small tomatoes, on the vine
• 2 teaspoons thyme leaves, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• olive oil, for drizzling

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F Keeping the tomatoes on the vine, divide them into sets of three. Using a sharp knife, make a small incision in each tomato.
2. In a small bowl, combine the thyme, garlic, salt and ground black pepper. Using the blade of a knife, insert a little of this mixture into each slash of the tomatoes.
3. Place the tomatoes in a roasting tray, just big enough to hold all the tomatoes. Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes and roast for 20-30 minutes, until the tomatoes have softened. Serve warm.