Slow-roasted Tomatoes & Rocket

Slow-roasted Tomatoes & Rocket
  • Author: Anonymous

Transform your ordinary tomatoes into savory bites of sunshine with this slow-roasted tomato recipe. Gently dried in the oven to intensify their flavors, these tomatoes are then beautifully presented on a bed of fresh rocket leaves, drizzled with balsamic vinegar, and topped with crunchy toasted pine nuts. Perfect for a refreshing appetizer or a light side dish.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 20 medium tomatoes , halved
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper
  • a few sprigs oregano , leaves stripped
  • 100g bag rocket
  • balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 140C/fan 120C/gas 1. Halve the tomatoes and put on baking sheets, cut sides up. Brush each lightly with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the oregano over the tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 hrs until semi-dried. Leave to cool, then pack into a plastic container and chill for up to 24 hrs.
  • When ready to serve, scatter the rocket over a platter and arrange the tomatoes on top. Drizzle with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then scatter over the pine nuts.

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Yield

Serves 20 with other dishes