Homemade Sun Dried Tomatoes Microwave
Transform ripe cherry or Roma tomatoes into perfectly chewy, flavor-packed sun-dried delights in just 30 minutes with this ingenious microwave recipe! This quick and easy method eliminates the need for days of air drying or specialty equipment, making it perfect for home cooks seeking a simple yet satisfying way to preserve the essence of summer. With just a sprinkle of salt and optional additions like oregano and olive oil, these homemade sun-dried tomatoes are bursting with savory goodness and versatile enough to elevate pastas, salads, sandwiches, or charcuterie boards. Perfect for busy weeknights or avid meal preppers, this recipe delivers all the rich, concentrated flavor of traditional sun-dried tomatoes in a fraction of the time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Cherry tomatoes (or Roma tomatoes)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried oregano (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half lengthwise. For Roma tomatoes, slice them in half lengthwise and remove the seeds using a spoon for better drying.
Place a layer of paper towels or parchment paper on a microwave-safe plate.
Arrange the tomato halves cut side up on the plate. Ensure they are not overlapping.
Sprinkle a thin, even layer of salt over the tomatoes to help draw out moisture. If desired, add a light sprinkle of dried oregano for extra flavor.
Microwave the tomatoes on medium power (50% or defrost setting) in increments of 5 minutes. After each interval, check for moisture release and blot excess liquid with a paper towel.
Continue microwaving in 5-minute intervals, checking and blotting as needed. Depending on your microwave, the total time will be approximately 25–30 minutes. The tomatoes are ready when they have shrunk significantly, are wrinkled, and have a chewy texture (not crispy).
Allow the sun-dried tomatoes to cool completely to room temperature.
Optional: Drizzle with olive oil before serving or store them submerged in olive oil in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1205 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1188 mg | 25% | |
*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.
