Description
Learn how to roast tomatoes in the oven for a rich, caramelized flavor perfect for sauces, salads, or toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as thyme or oregano, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place tomato halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes are soft and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before using.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Store roasted tomatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freeze roasted tomatoes for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tomato half
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted tomatoes, oven-roasted tomatoes, easy tomato recipe