Low & Slow Oven-Dried Tomatoes Recipe
π Cook Time: 6 hours
π Prep Time: 15 minutes
π Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Description:
These oven-dried tomatoes are a culinary delight, bursting with intense flavor and versatility. Perfect for enhancing pastas, salads, and sandwiches, they offer a superior taste compared to store-bought sun-dried tomatoes. Packed with savory goodness, they are a delightful addition to any meal, boasting low protein and low cholesterol content.
Recipe Category: Vegetable
Keywords: Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Savory, Weeknight, Oven
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 82
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 6.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 4.8g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Sugar: 3.3g
- Protein: 1.1g
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 12-15 plum tomatoes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Sugar
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Garlic powder
Instructions:
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 200Β°F (93Β°C). |
| 2 | Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly oil it. |
| 3 | Cut the plum tomatoes in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. |
| 4 | Arrange the halved tomatoes, cut side up, on the prepared baking sheet. |
| 5 | Sprinkle the tomatoes lightly with salt, sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, and garlic powder. |
| 6 | Place the tomatoes, cut side down, on the oiled parchment paper. |
| 7 | Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours. |
| 8 | After 2 hours, remove the tomatoes from the oven and turn them so that the cut side is facing up. |
| 9 | Continue baking for an additional 2-6 hours, depending on your desired level of dryness. |
| 10 | Once dried to your preference, remove the tomatoes from the oven and allow them to cool completely. |
| 11 | Transfer the cooled tomatoes to a jar and cover them with olive oil for storage. |
These delectable oven-dried tomatoes are now ready to elevate your dishes with their intense flavor and versatility. Enjoy the fruits of your labor in pastas, salads, sandwiches, and more!
