Oven-Roasted Tomatoes

I love tomatoes, and these are healthy and versatile. You can use them in sandwiches or omelets, or to top broiled chicken.

Oven-Roasted Tomatoes

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 3 hours + cooling
YIELD: 16 servings (4 cups).

Ingredients

  • 20 plum tomatoes (about 5 pounds)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  • 1. Cut tomatoes into 1/2-in. slices. Brush with oil; sprinkle with Italian seasoning and salt.
  • 2. Place on racks coated with cooking spray in foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until tomatoes start to turn dark brown around edges and are shriveled. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • 3. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
    Freeze option:
    Place in airtight freezer container; freeze for up to 3 months. Bring tomatoes to room temperature before using.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 45 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.