Garlic and Herb Tomatoes

Slow-roasted garlic and herb tomatoes are a simple yet flavourful dish where vine tomatoes are transformed through slow roasting, intensifying their natural sweetness and richness, complemented by garlic, oregano, and olive oil.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 5

Servings Portions

Ingredients

6 cloves garlic crushed
1 tsp dried oregano
2 pinches ground black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil plus a little extra to oil a baking tray
4 large vine tomatoes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 150°C/ gas 2. Mix the garlic, oregano, pepper and olive oil, crushing it all together with the back of a spoon.
6 cloves garlic, 1 tsp dried oregano, 2 pinches ground black pepper, 1 tbsp olive oil
Cut the tomatoes in half through the middle (equator). Then - with the tomatoes cut side up - make a few cuts into the centre of each half, being careful not to pierce through to the skin.
4 large vine tomatoes
Divide the garlic mixture between the tomatoes, gently pushing it into the flesh.
Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake in the over for 1 hour.

Notes

Recipe tips

These tomatoes will keep in the fridge for up to two days and can be reheated when needed.

This dish is fantastic served on toasted ciabatta, or with grilled meat or fish.

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