Moonblush Tomatoes
Transform your cherry tomatoes into irresistible flavor bombs with this simple recipe for Moonblush Tomatoes. These slow-cooked delights are prepared by gently roasting halved cherry tomatoes in a low-temperature oven that’s then turned off, allowing them to naturally "blush" and concentrate their sweetness as the heat dissipates. A drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of sea salt, sugar, dried oregano, and a dash of freshly ground black pepper elevate their flavor to gourmet heights. Perfect for salads, pasta dishes, or simply served on crusty bruschetta, these oven-dried tomatoes are the ultimate make-ahead ingredient. With just 10 minutes of prep and minimal effort, this recipe combines convenience with Mediterranean-style elegance for a dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°F (105°C) or to the lowest setting it allows if it does not go this low.
Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Cut each cherry tomato in half lengthwise, arranging them cut-side up on a large baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the tomatoes, ensuring each piece gets a light coating.
Sprinkle the sea salt, sugar, dried oregano, and freshly ground black pepper over the tomatoes.
Place the tray in the oven and immediately turn the oven off. Leave the tomatoes inside to slowly cook as the oven cools down for approximately 4 hours.
After 4 hours, remove the tray from the oven. The tomatoes should be shriveled but still juicy and full of concentrated flavor.
Allow the tomatoes to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to a week.
Serve the Moonblush Tomatoes as a topping for salads, pasta, or bruschetta, or enjoy them as a flavorful snack on their own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
362 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2356 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1196 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.
