12 Hour Tomatoes
Transform your cooking with the rich, concentrated flavor of "12 Hour Tomatoes," a slow-roasted masterpiece that elevates simple cherry tomatoes to gourmet status. Perfect for meal prepping or as a versatile ingredient, these oven-roasted tomatoes are infused with olive oil, garlic, and optional aromatic thyme, delivering a sweet, tangy, and slightly caramelized burst of flavor in every bite. With minimal prep time and a hands-off 12-hour roasting process at a low temperature, these tomatoes shrink into savory gems that are perfect for pasta, salads, sandwiches, or topping crostini. Whether you're looking for a make-ahead recipe or a way to preserve the bounty of cherry tomatoes, this recipe combines simplicity with sophistication. Enjoy these slow-roasted tomatoes as a snack or store them for later to add a punch of umami to your dishes year-round!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1000 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (optional, minced or sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C).
Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes, then slice each one in half lengthwise.
Place the tomato halves cut side up on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the tomatoes.
If using, sprinkle the garlic over the tomatoes for added flavor.
Season the tomatoes with salt, black pepper, and thyme (if using).
Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the tomatoes for 12 hours, or until they are shriveled but still slightly juicy in the middle.
Check the tomatoes occasionally after the 9-hour mark to ensure they do not dry out completely.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the tomatoes cool completely.
Transfer the roasted tomatoes to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for long-term storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
573 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2423 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2412 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
