Roasted grape tomatoes are a perfect compliment for so many foods. This recipe can be enjoyed with eggs, omelettes, pasta, zoodles, over chicken and topped with fresh mozzarella, alongside with fish or meat, as a salad topping or even in your favorite sandwich. This recipe will surely add extra savory flavor to any dish, plus, can even be frozen if there are left overs!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pints Signature Brand grape tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 8-10 whole gloves of garlic, unpeeled
• chopped basil (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F.
2. Pour the olive oil onto a large, sided baking sheet and sprinkle the herbs, salt, and pepper on top of the oil.
3. Halve the tomatoes lengthwise, and place them on the baking sheet along with the unpeeled cloves of garlic. Combine together to fully coat with the olive oil-herb mixture and then arrange the tomatoes so they are cut-side up.
4. Bake the tomatoes for 2 to 3 hours. You want the tomatoes to be shriveled but still a little juicy inside. The precise amount of time will depend on the size of your tomatoes and the oven.
5. Remove from the oven and, when cool enough to handle, squeeze the garlic from the peels, discarding the peels. You can use the tomatoes right away (sprinkle with a little chopped basil, if desired), or let them cool and refrigerate or freeze for later use as a simple side dish, or add-in. The tomatoes are delicious served hot, cold, or at room temperature.