Italian Roasted Tomatoes
- SERVES
- 8
- COOK TIME
- 20 Min
Don't save all your tomatoes for the salad! Keep some aside for this fresh-as-can-be side dish. Roasting tomatoes is a super way to bring out their sweet juices, and makes for an easy, low-carb go-along.
What You'll Need
- Cooking spray
- 4 ripe tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder*
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano*
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
What to Do
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Coat a 9 x 13-inches baking dish with cooking spray.*
- Core the tomatoes and cut in half horizontally; place in the baking dish cut-side up.
- In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper; mix well. Evenly brush the cut sides of the tomatoes with the mixture.
- Sprinkle the tops evenly with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and the tops are browned. Sprinkle with basil, and serve.
Notes
*To make this a gluten-free recipe, use seasonings with no added starch from a gluten-containing source, and nonstick cooking spray with no flour added.