Slow Roasted Tomatoes With Baby Spinach Pesto Dressing Recipes

TOMATOES ROASTED WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Core the tomatoes and then slice them across (not through the stem) in 1/2 inch-thick slices. Arrange the slices in a single layer on a sheet pan. Drizzle the tomatoes with the olive oil and sprinkle with the oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper.
• Bake the tomatoes for 10 minutes. Remove them from the oven, spread each slice with Pesto, and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Return the tomatoes to the oven and continue baking for 7 to 10 minutes, until the Parmesan is melted and begins to brown. Using a flat metal spatula, put the tomatoes on a serving platter, sprinkle with extra salt, and serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.
• Place the walnuts, pine nuts, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process for 30 seconds. Add the basil, salt, and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is pureed. Add the Parmesan and puree for a minute. Use immediately or store the pesto in the refrigerator or freezer with a thin film of olive oil on top.

SLOW ROASTED TOMATOES WITH BABY SPINACH & PESTO DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 150c.
• Line a large baking tray with foil or parchment paper.
• Place the tomatoes, olive oil and salt in a large bowl. Toss well to coat the tomatoes in the oil mixture.
• Place the tomatoes cut side up on tray and sprinkle evenly with oregano and garlic. Roast the tomatoes for 2 hours or until shriveled around the edges. Remove from the oven and set aside for 10 minutes.,
• To make the dressing, place the olive oil, balsamic and pesto in a small screw top jar. Shake well to combine and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the spinach leaves in a large salad bowl.
• Add the roasted tomatoes and parmesan.
• Pour the dressing over and toss gently to combine.

BABY SPINACH PESTO

Steps:

• Puree all ingredients in a food processor.
• Enjoy with hot pasta, salads or as a spread for sandwiches.

FARRO WITH BLISTERED TOMATOES, PESTO AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large covered pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the farro and adjust the heat to maintain a medium boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom, until tender and not too chewy, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, on a sheet pan, combine the tomatoes and onion wedges with the oil, making sure everything is well coated and glistening, then season with salt, pepper and the red-pepper flakes. Roast until the tomatoes blister and slightly deflate, 25 to 30 minutes.
• When the farro is done, drain, then pour into a serving bowl or back into the pot. Toss with some olive oil, then mix in the pesto. Add the lemon zest and juice, then stir in the spinach. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Scrape the onions, tomatoes and their juices into the farro; season with salt and pepper as needed. Add the cheese, if using, then garnish with herbs and serve.

SLOW ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 250.
• Slice tomatoes thickly, to yield about three slices per tomato.
• Place on a baking sheet.
• Mix spices and sugar.
• Brush tomatoes with olive oil, and sprinkle with a large pinch of seasoning mixture.
• Roast the tomatoes for 3 hours.