Roasted Tomatoes with Herbs
For a delicious way to enjoy heirloom tomatoes in peak season, here is a great recipe to celebrate your tomato harvest.
Ingredients
- cooking oil spray, as needed (non-stick)
- 6 tomatoes (washed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or canola oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 425 °F.
- Spray a large baking sheet with cooking oil spray.
- Cut each tomato in half. Place tomatoes on the sheet, cut side up.
- Drizzle tomatoes with 1/2 of the oil and season with pepper.
- Cook for 30 minutes, or until tomatoes are beginning to brown on the bottom.
- Mix the remaining oil, parsley, garlic, and cheese in a small bowl.
- Remove tomatoes from the oven and sprinkle the herb mixture over the tomatoes.
- Return to oven for another 10 minutes, or until spices begin to brown.
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