Recipe: Roasted Tomatoes 🍅
Description: Wonderful with all sorts of meats. If it’s summer, and the tomatoes are truly good, I could make a meal out of just this, some bread and wine. This also works great as an appetizer.
Category: Vegetable
Keywords: Kid Friendly, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Brunch, < 30 Mins
Servings: 8
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 84
- Fat Content: 4.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 10.5mg
- Sodium Content: 165.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 8g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 2.3g
- Protein Content: 4g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Tomatoes |
| 4 | Butter |
| 2 | Parmesan cheese |
| 1/2 | Garlic |
| 1/2 | Dried basil |
| 1 | Chives |
| 1 | Parsley |
| 2 | Balsamic vinegar |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare Tomatoes:
- Cut tomatoes in half, place them in a buttered baking pan just large enough to hold them, and sprinkle a little salt and pepper over them.
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Prepare Butter Mixture:
- Melt butter and stir in balsamic vinegar until well combined.
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Mix Dried Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, mix together the dried basil, minced garlic, chopped chives, chopped parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Pour the melted butter and balsamic vinegar mixture into the bowl with the dried ingredients. Stir until all the ingredients are well coated with the butter mixture.
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Stuff Tomatoes:
- Spoon the buttery herb mixture onto the cut side of the tomatoes, distributing it evenly among them.
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Roast Tomatoes:
- Place the prepared tomatoes in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
These roasted tomatoes make a delightful accompaniment to any meal, whether it’s a festive holiday dinner or a casual brunch with friends. The burst of flavors from the sweet tomatoes, savory butter, and aromatic herbs will surely elevate your dining experience. Enjoy this simple yet flavorful dish!
