Savory Tomatoes Recipes

SAVORY BAKED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice tomatoes in half through the middle of the tomato. In small bowl combine olive oil, garlic, basil and oregano. Drizzle over tomatoes. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

SAVORY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Remove stem ends from tomatoes.
• Cut tomatoes in half horizontally.
• Trim ends to make the halves stand flat, if necessary.
• Arrange cut side up on microwaveable plate.
• Mix crumbs and herbs; mound evenly on tomatoes.
• Microwave uncovered on high for 2 minutes, rotating after 1 minute.
• Sprinkle cheese on top of tomatoes and either microwave 1 minute until cheese is melted, or transfer tomatoes to an appropriate pan to broil in the oven or toaster oven until the cheese is bubbly and begins to brown.

SAVORY TOMATO SORBET

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes in half crosswise and remove seeds with a teaspoon. Using the large holes of a box grater, grate tomato flesh into a bowl to make a rough purée. (Discard seeds and skins.) Push purée through a strainer to remove any extraneous bits. You should have 4 cups purée; if you come up short, add a little water or grate another tomato.
• Stir together tomato purée, salt, garlic, black pepper, cayenne, vinegar and olive oil. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Use an ice cream machine to freeze tomato mixture, then transfer to an airtight container and store in freezer compartment of refrigerator until sorbet is firm, about 1 hour. Remove and hold at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
• Make the cherry tomato garnish: Put shallot, garlic and vinegar in a small bowl. Whisk in olive oil to make a vinaigrette.
• Put cherry tomatoes in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Pour vinaigrette over cherry tomatoes and toss well.
• For each serving, put two scoops of tomato sorbet in an ice cream glass or bowl. Spoon a few cherry tomatoes and some of the vinaigrette over the top. Garnish with basil leaves.

SAVORY TOMATO AND OLIVE OATMEAL

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in tomato, oats and garlic; reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in olives and basil. Add toppings if desired.