Oven Dried Tomatoes
This is a great way to use up a batch of tomatoes just past their prime. Slow roasting evaporates most of the liquid out of the tomatoes and concentrates the sweetness. Literally, any type of tomato you have available can be made into an oven-dried treat! These beauties are made without preservatives and only 1 Tbsp of oil for several pounds of tomatoes. Compared to a comparable tomato purchased at the grocery store – they're less than half the calories and there are no surprise ingredients, like added sugar.
A super easy appetizer is a SMART Oven-Dried tomato topped with a piece of Feta Cheese and a torn basil leaf. You will be amazed at how much more flavorful and pliable these are compared to any purchased at the grocery store. Below, we’ve included 3 of our favorite ways to eat these little gems.
Oven Dried Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs Tomatoes , cut in half (preference to Roma or Kumato)
- 4-5 Cloves Garlic , minced
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Oregano
- Sea Salt & Pepper
Directions
- PreHeat Oven to 250F. Parchment line a Baking Sheet.
- Toss Tomatoes, Garlic, Oil, Oregano, Salt & Pepper. Spread out on Baking Sheet, cut side up. Slow roast in oven until almost completely dried, but still soft and pliable.
- If they are large tomatoes, after two hours, use a spatula to press down on each tomato half and press some of the moisture out of them.
- Roast for 4+ hours, until most of the moisture is evaporated, but before they completely dry out. Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature. Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for 6 months.
Zucchini Pizza Bites
Ingredients
- 1 Med Zucchini , cut into 1/2” thick rounds
- 8 Pieces Pepperoni , uncured and organic
- 2 Oz Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese , shaved
- 8 Pices SMART Oven Dried Tomatoes
Napoleons
Ingredients
- ¼ C Spinach , fresh
- ¼ C SMART Pesto
- 12 SMART Oven Dried Tomatoes
- 4m Oz Buffalo Mozzarella (in water), thinly sliced
- Basil , torn or chiffonade (roll leaves like a cigar and cut crosswise to create ribbons)
Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- ¼ C Lemon Juice
- ¼ C Olive Oil
- Sea Salt & Pepper
- ½ C Quinoa
- 1 C Broth
- ½ C Oven Dried Tomatoes , diced
- 1 C Cucumbers , diced
- ½ C Chickpeas , drained & rinsed
- ¼ C Scallions , sliced
- 3 Cloves Garlic , minced
- Parsley , minced
- 1 Lemon Zest
Oven Dried Tomato Paste
Ingredients
- SMART Oven Dried Tomatoes
- Balsamic Vinegar -- just enough to blend
