Oven-Roasted Tomatoes With Feta

Submitted by English_Rose

"Oven-roasted tomatoes have a deliciously concentrated flavour and a wonderfully chewy texture. Serve simply with feta cheese and crusty bread for a summer appetizer."

 

• Ready In: 11hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 lbs red ripe tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons flaked sea salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb good quality Greek feta cheese

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 475°F
2. Oil a shallow roasting tin with 2 tbsp of the oil.
3. Cut the tomatoes in half lengthways and lay them cut-side up in the tin.
4. Sprinkle over the thyme and some salt and pepper and roast for 15 minutes.
5. Reduce the oven temperature to 300F and roast for a further 1½ hours until they have shrivelled to about half their original size and concentrated in flavour. Leave to cool.
6. Arrange the tomatoes and the feta among four plates and drizzle over the remaining olive oil.
7. Sprinkle with a bit more sea salt and some black pepper to serve.