Garlic Roasted Tomato Spread

This slow-roasted tomato spread makes a tasty addition to any sandwich or a simple appetizer when spread on crostini.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 144 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 pounds Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 0.5 cup olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

Step 3

Arrange tomatoes, cut-side up, in a shallow baking dish; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle garlic, oregano, sugar, and salt evenly on top.

Step 4

Turn tomatoes over and continue baking until caramelized and very soft, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.

Step 5

Transfer tomato mixture to a blender or food processor; purée until smooth.