Slow-Roasted Tomatoes

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
71%
Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
4080 min.
4
243kcal

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There's something truly magical about the aroma of slow-roasted tomatoes wafting through your kitchen. This culinary delight transforms simple plum tomatoes into a rich, flavorful side dish that elevates any meal. The process may take a bit of time, but the payoff is well worth it! Just picture those plump tomatoes, bursting with flavor, mingling with fragrant garlic and extra-virgin olive oil, creating a dish that is as healthy as it is delicious.

Not only are these slow-roasted tomatoes a perfect vegetarian and vegan option, but they are also gluten-free and dairy-free, making them an excellent choice for various dietary preferences. With a health score of 71, you can feel good about incorporating this very healthy recipe into your menu. Low in calories yet packed with flavor, each serving offers a delightful burst of taste while keeping the calorie count in check.

Whether enjoyed as a side dish or used as a topping for salads, pasta, or bruschetta, these roasted tomatoes bring a vibrant color and rich flavor that will impress your family and friends. Plus, they store well in the refrigerator, allowing you to enjoy their succulent taste for weeks to come. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat that oven, and let the slow-roasting commence. Your taste buds are in for a treat!

Ingredients

  •  garlic clove minced
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • pounds plum tomatoes halved lengthwise

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°F.
  2. Put tomatoes, cut sides up, in 2 large shallow baking pans.
  3. Combine garlic and oil and spoon over tomatoes. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper and roast in oven 6 to 8 hours (tomatoes will be reduced in size but will retain their shape). Cool tomatoes.
  4. Roasted tomatoes keep in an airtight container, chilled, 2 weeks. Bring to room temperature before using.

Nutrition Facts

Calories243kcal
Protein6.59%
Fat63.91%
Carbs29.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17
Glycemic Load
5.06
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
19.303478393866%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
3.08mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.42mg
Myricetin
0.66mg
Quercetin
2.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:243.05kcal
12.15%
Fat:18.43g
28.35%
Saturated Fat:2.55g
15.91%
Carbohydrates:19.13g
6.38%
Net Carbohydrates:13.6g
4.94%
Sugar:11.97g
13.3%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:23.79mg
1.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.28g
8.56%
Vitamin C:63.55mg
77.03%
Vitamin A:3778.83IU
75.58%
Vitamin K:46.45µg
44.23%
Vitamin E:4.97mg
33.15%
Potassium:1093.23mg
31.24%
Manganese:0.59mg
29.62%
Fiber:5.54g
22.15%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
20.93%
Folate:68.17µg
17.04%
Copper:0.28mg
14.05%
Vitamin B3:2.73mg
13.63%
Magnesium:51.02mg
12.76%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.79%
Phosphorus:115.75mg
11.57%
Iron:1.4mg
7.77%
Zinc:0.82mg
5.49%
Calcium:53.68mg
5.37%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.36%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.31%
Source:Epicurious