Mediterranean Easy

Slow-Roasted Tomatoes

Name: Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
Prep time: PT15MINUTES
Cook time: PT2HOURS
Total time: PT2HOURS15MINUTES
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 lb plum tomatoes (sliced 1/2-inch thick); 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (divided); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste)

Silky, concentrated tomatoes in garlic-infused oil

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⏱️ 2 hours 15 minutes 15 minutes prep · 2 hours cook

🍽️ 6 Serves

185 Calories

1g Protein

5g Carbs

18g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

Slow roasting transforms even out-of-season tomatoes into intensely sweet, savory gems by evaporating their water and concentrating their sugars. These are just as at home on a cheese board as they are tossed into a simple pasta.

Instructions

Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 325°F.

Brush the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with oil and sprinkle with half of the garlic.

💡 Using a brush ensures a thin, even layer of aromatics on the bottom.

Arrange the tomato slices in the pan, overlapping the edges as needed to fit them all in a single layer.

💡 The tomatoes will shrink as they roast, so a tight fit is fine.

Pour the remaining oil over the tomatoes, then sprinkle with salt and the remaining garlic.

💡 The oil helps conduct the heat and preserves the tomatoes as they soften.

Roast the tomatoes until they are slightly shriveled and most of their juices have been replaced by the oil in the pan, 1.5 to 2 hours.

💡 The oil will look slightly orange and the tomatoes will have a deeply concentrated color.

Remove the dish from the oven and let the tomatoes cool in the oil for at least 15 minutes.

💡 This resting period allows the tomatoes to absorb the garlic-infused oil.

Serve warm or at room temperature, lifting the tomatoes from the oil with a slotted spoon and seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.

💡 Save the leftover oil for salad dressings or dipping bread.

🍽️ Complete the Meal

Crusty sourdough bread Creamy polenta

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Make Ahead: Tomatoes can be roasted and stored in their oil ahead of time.

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Storage: Cooled tomatoes and oil can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks; return to room temperature before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this recipe?

Cooled tomatoes and oil can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks; return to room temperature before serving.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Tomatoes can be roasted and stored in their oil ahead of time.

Recipe by

Rohit Bothra

Self-taught cook exploring global vegetarian cuisine from my Atlanta kitchen.

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1 ⏱️ 5 minutes

Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 325°F.

Brush the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with oil and sprinkle with half of the garlic.

💡

Using a brush ensures a thin, even layer of aromatics on the bottom.

Arrange the tomato slices in the pan, overlapping the edges as needed to fit them all in a single layer.

💡

The tomatoes will shrink as they roast, so a tight fit is fine.

Pour the remaining oil over the tomatoes, then sprinkle with salt and the remaining garlic.

💡

The oil helps conduct the heat and preserves the tomatoes as they soften.

5 ⏱️ 2 hours

Roast the tomatoes until they are slightly shriveled and most of their juices have been replaced by the oil in the pan, 1.5 to 2 hours.

💡

The oil will look slightly orange and the tomatoes will have a deeply concentrated color.

6 ⏱️ 15 minutes

Remove the dish from the oven and let the tomatoes cool in the oil for at least 15 minutes.

💡

This resting period allows the tomatoes to absorb the garlic-infused oil.

Serve warm or at room temperature, lifting the tomatoes from the oil with a slotted spoon and seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.

💡

Save the leftover oil for salad dressings or dipping bread.

Slow-Roasted Tomatoes

Why This Recipe Works

Instructions

🍽️ Complete the Meal

Frequently Asked Questions

Rohit Bothra

Slow-Roasted Tomatoes

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Ingredients

Tomatoes and Aromatics

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Why This Recipe Works

Instructions

🍽️ Complete the Meal

Frequently Asked Questions

Rohit Bothra

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