I cannot even begin to explain how slow roasted tomatoes have transformed my life.
Maybe you think I am exaggerating about these gorgeous, tiny packages of sweetness.
But I speak the truth. Because these delightful bursts of brilliance are turning things around for me.
Dare I say it? They are replacing and satisfying my chronic, bizarre craving for Fritos with red wine. (A low brow habit, I agree. But there is something about those salty, crunchy Fritos I adore. But now … these tomatoes. They saved me.)
They are so easy to make. I found the recipe via Pinterest here. Isn’t Pinterest fabulous?! That’s how I found Erin and the recipe. I adore her site.
Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Wash and pat dry tomatoes. (I used Champagne tomatoes.) Slice in half and place on baking sheet, seed side up. Dribble extra virgin olive oil on tomatoes. Sprinkle with kosher salt (and a tiny touch of sugar, if desired). Bake at 200 degrees for 2 hours or more.
Now, I have also found these gems are equally wonderful with other things. Yesterday, I added them to a chicken sandwich. Mmmm. And the morning before, on baked eggs. (I am food jagging the eggs right now. Gracious!)
The tomatoes are so sweet baked again over the eggs. The good news is these tomatoes are guilt-free. And they are addicting. Anything guilt-free & addictive = completely wonderful in my book.
But I am wondering … how else should I use them? Do tell!
PS. For folks on The 21 Day Fast Diet, these tomatoes are perfect for all phases! Woop! Just make sure to omit the sugar. :)
Roasted Vegetable Frittata
Fresh Tomato Soup with Dilled Havarti
This makes me so happy.
I love them on crostini with goat cheese… Mmmm
Susie,
I , too, love tomatoes in this way. Did you know that if you slowly roast romaine lettuce leaves with a little olive oil, lemon juice, Tabasco, and garlic powder just until they wilt, that they become buttery and delicious just like collard greens do? (Except they don’t have the same bitterness that dark greens have) If you took the roasted romaine lettuce and put it together with the tomatoes, you would have a delightful warm salad. (Or an incredibly healthy stuffing for a roasted portobella mushroom cap, just sayin’)
~M
No.I.did.not.know.
“A delightful, warm salad.” Swoon.
I cannot wait to try your ideas. Thank you sooo much!
My pleasure. I started visiting ACF in May last year, and have really enjoyed keeping up with you and Will online. :)
Looks yummy! I’m sure the possiblities are endless…wraps, soups, salads.. Go look on Pinterest, ideas abound! ;)
And, here I go to Pinterest …
;)