Slow-Roasted Balsamic Tomatoes with Garlic and Thyme

Name: Slow-Roasted Balsamic Tomatoes with Garlic and Thyme
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 10 large vine tomatoes, halved; 4 clove garlic cloves, sliced; 1/2 bunch fresh thyme; 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 pinch salt and pepper

Concentrated sweetness meets tangy balsamic in this simple yet elegant side dish. These slow-roasted tomatoes are perfect for enhancing pastas, salads, or simple appetizers like bruschetta.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time60 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

large vine tomatoes, halved
10
garlic cloves, sliced
4 clove
fresh thyme
0.5 bunch
balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp
olive oil
2 tbsp
salt and pepper
1 pinch

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 160°C (140°C fan/gas mark 3).

Arrange the halved vine tomatoes on a large baking sheet, cut-side up.

Scatter the sliced garlic and thyme sprigs evenly over the tomatoes.

Drizzle the balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the top, then season generously with salt and pepper.

Roast in the oven for 1 hour until the tomatoes are soft, juicy, and slightly shriveled.

Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving or storing.

Chef's Tips

These tomatoes are incredibly versatile. Use them to top sourdough toast with ricotta, toss them into a warm pasta, or blend them into a rich soup. If you have leftovers, store them in a jar covered with olive oil in the refrigerator for up to a week.