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Roasting tomato slices deeply concentrates their flavor, turning them into intense bites of heaven. Like these Roasted Red Peppers, the flavor of roasted tomatoes is robust and their texture is soft and a little jammy. Aside from the obvious—inhaling them right off the sheet pan serving them as a side—you can use this roasted tomatoes recipe to level-up everything from sandwiches to scrambles to bruschetta. In addition to being a scrumptious way to use up the tomatoes in your garden, roasting is also an excellent way to enjoy tomatoes year-round. Even sub-par tomatoes taste excellent after baking in the oven. Read on for how to make easy roast tomatoes, plus creative (DELISH) ways to use them.

How to Make Roasted Tomatoes

Olive oil, salt, and pepper are all you really need to make this stellar roasted tomato recipe, because the tomato juices themselves cook down and create the bulk of the flavor. I also like to add a little sweetness to balance the tomatoes’ acidity, along with a splash of vinegar to make them pop. This recipe is so simple and roasted tomatoes are so versatile, you’ll want them waiting in your fridge at all times!

The Ingredients

Tomatoes. Packed with lycopene, vitamins, potassium, and folate, tomatoes are a nutritional powerhouse. Roasted tomatoes are healthy (full of fiber and calcium), sweet, and incredibly flavorful.

Olive Oil. Helps flavor the tomatoes and keeps them from burning. Balsamic Vinegar. Richly flavored and delightfully sweet, balsamic vinegar makes the tomatoes taste their best. Honey. Adds sweetness and caramelization. Garlic. For scrumptious garlicky goodness.

The Directions

What to Do with Roasted Tomatoes

Enhance your Air Fryer Grilled Cheese.Transform out-of-season tomatoes into something worthy of a BLT.Elevate your Caprese salad (or Caprese Pasta Salad).Enjoy a roasted tomatoes breakfast in an Egg White Frittata, on avocado toast, or mixed into a Healthy Breakfast Casserole.Serve them atop grilled fish, like Grilled Swordfish or Grilled Cod.Doctor up simple Grilled Chicken Breast.Combine roasted tomatoes with basil and Mozzarella on a crostini, or for an Italian quesadilla.Dice and mix into a green salad, like BLT Chopped Salad.Combine with grains to make a hearty side dish, like Italian Farro Salad.Pile them onto pizza like Burrata Pizza, Naan Pizza, and English Muffin Pizza (don’t forget some Roasted Garlic too!).Instantly take your Instant Pot Spaghetti, Tuscan Chicken Mac and Cheese, or Caprese Chicken Pasta to restaurant-quality. Puree to create a roasted tomatoes sauce for dunking Mozzarella Sticks, or other tomato sauce ideas.…and more!

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate tomatoes in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days. To Reheat. Rewarm leftovers on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F or in the microwave. To Freeze. Place tomatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer the frozen tomatoes to an airtight, freezer-safe storage container or ziptop freezer bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Baking Sheet. Ideal for roasting tomatoes. Parchment Paper. Makes clean-up so much simpler.Non-Slip Cutting Board. A sturdy cutting board is important when slicing tomatoes.

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