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Roasted
tomatoes
Ingredients:
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8 roma tomatoes.
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4 cloves
of garlic, peeled & finely chopped.
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Extra
virgin olive oil.
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1
tablespoon sugar.
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1/4 cup
of fresh basil, finely chopped.*
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Salt &
freshly ground pepper to taste.
Method:
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Preheat
oven to 160°C.
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Wash
tomatoes & cut in half lengthways.
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Line a
tray with baking paper, place tomatoes cut
side up.
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Place the
oil, basil, sugar & garlic in a bowl.
Mix well. Spoon a small amount of the
mixture over the tomatoes.
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Season
with salt & pepper.
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Place in
oven & roast for approximately 50-60
minutes, until soft & lightly charred on the
edges.
Notes:
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You can
use herbs you choose such as rosemary, thyme
& oregano.
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You may
also wish to sprinkle a small amount of
balsamic vinegar on the tomatoes at the same
time you add the basil/sugar/garlic.
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Tomatoes
that have been roasted are a great addition
to salads. You can also eat them as is, or
on crusty bread.
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Sprinkle
a little feta or parmesan over the tomatoes
prior to placing in the oven.
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You can
also roast baby/grape tomatoes. Wash, &
place whole on a roasting tray. Cook for
15-20 minutes. Roasted baby tomatoes go
beautifully in salads.
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