Perfectly Slow-Roasted Tomato Recipe
Cherry Artisan Tomatoes
Tomatoes are typically used as a vegetable, but they are officially a type of fruit because they come from flowers. Delightfully sweet, cherry tomatoes deliver a burst of flavor as a snack, in salads, or in a surprising variety of both savory and sweet dishes.
Cherry tomatoes are chock full of vitamins and minerals that promote excellent health. They are packed with vitamin C, which plays a major part in many body functions. The nutrient levels in cherry tomatoes can vary based on when you harvest them, but they can still be an important part of a healthy diet any time of the year.
Like other types of tomatoes, cherry tomatoes are a wonderful source of lycopene. This compound can help with issues like inflammation and blood clotting. These benefits may minimize your risk of ischemic strokes, which occur when blood clots form and prevent blood flow to the brain. The lycopene in cherry tomatoes may support bone health, especially in women at risk of osteoporosis
Lycopene is great at fighting free radicals that cause disease. Lycopene can also limit UV damage to your skin from sun exposure and promote better heart health.
Cherry tomatoes are also an excellent source of:
Nutrients per Serving
A one-cup serving of cherry tomatoes contains:
Information gathered from: https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-cherry-tomatoes
Perfectly Slow-Roasted Tomato Recipe
Tomatoes are healthier when they’re cooked. Who knew? This is because lycopene, the phytochemical that makes them red—is more easily absorbed through the cooking process, which breaks down the plant cell walls, making them accessible.
So with that being said, we figured the best recipe for these fruits would be to slow-roast them with olive oil! This works for any tomato, so make sure you pick your absolute favorite.
What you need:
3 cups of fresh tomatoes, halved lengthwise
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 rosemary sprigs, leaves spread evenly
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Ground black pepper and salt
How to prepare:
Preheat the oven to 200F (about 90C).
2. Place tomatoes, cut-side up, in a large baking pan. In a bowl, combine rosemary leaves and minced garlic with olive oil, and drizzle over the tomatoes. Season tomatoes with black pepper and salt.
3. Place the baking pan in the oven for about 6 hours.
Enjoy them on pasta, in paninis, on a salad, or even on their own!
Feel free to swap the rosemary for your favorite spice or herb.
Recipe from: https://about.spud.com/blog-cooked-tomatoes-healthier/