Description
These homemade oven-dried tomatoes are packed with rich, concentrated flavor and a chewy, tender texture. Perfect for snacking, salads, pastas, or sandwiches, they’re easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and a little patience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 to 12 medium Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C).
- In a large bowl, toss halved tomatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange tomatoes cut-side up in a single layer.
- Bake for 3 to 4 hours, checking after 3 hours, until shriveled but still soft in the center.
- Let cool completely on the tray before storing or serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm tomatoes for best results.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- You can sprinkle a bit of sugar for extra caramelization if tomatoes are very tart.
- Try different herbs like thyme or basil for flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 batch
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg