Sun Dried Tomatoes in the Oven Sun Dried Tomatoes
Transform your kitchen into a sunlit Mediterranean garden with this easy recipe for Oven-Dried Sun-Dried Tomatoes, a flavorful twist on the traditional drying method. Using fresh Roma tomatoes and a low-and-slow oven technique, these irresistible homemade sun-dried tomatoes achieve a perfectly chewy texture and an intense, sweet-tart flavor. Enhanced with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of sea salt, and aromatic dried oregano, these tomatoes are wonderfully versatile, making them the ideal addition to pastas, salads, antipasto platters, or sandwiches. With just 15 minutes of prep and the magic of your oven, you'll enjoy a gourmet ingredient that can be stored in olive oil for weeks of culinary inspiration. Perfect for tomato lovers seeking a cost-effective, no-sun-required recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Roma tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Fresh cracked black pepper (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash the Roma tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Slice each tomato in half lengthwise and use a small spoon to remove the seeds for a more concentrated flavor (optional).
Place the tomato halves, cut side up, on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece to ensure even drying.
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the tomatoes, then sprinkle with sea salt, dried oregano, and optional seasonings like garlic powder or black pepper.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 4 hours, checking periodically after 3 hours. The tomatoes should be shriveled, dry to the touch, and slightly chewy in texture.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the tomatoes to cool completely before serving or storing.
Store the sun-dried tomatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, pack them in a jar with olive oil to cover.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2326 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.3 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 22 mg | 0% | |
*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.
