How to Roast Tomatoes | BLT with Roasted Tomatoes

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Learn how to Roast Tomatoes and make this BLT with Roasted Tomatoes. This is NOT your run of the mill BLT. I’ve taken the standard ingredients (bacon, lettuce and tomato) and turned them up about a thousand notches. Bacon, well the bacon remains untouched because there’s no improving perfection. Boring iceberg or romaine lettuce is replaced with peppery arugula, mayo with my fantastic Garlic Herb Mayo and the role of tomato is now being played by those roasted tomatoes I’ve been going on about. All of these combine to create a delicious symphony of flavor and texture that’s almost too much for a humble sandwich. Tomatoes are a pretty perfect food fresh off the vine and I rarely make a salad without them. (Examples one, two and three). Pop them into a hot oven with a splash of olive oil, a little garlic and spices and magic happens. Like full on David Copperfield where did that rabbit come from kinda magic. That familiar tomato texture is replaced with the most delicious melt-in-your-mouth chewiness and the sweetness. (Insert dramatic eye roll here. 🙄 ) Oh, the sweetness will make you want to eat the entire batch right from the baking sheet.

Once they’re roasted, I LOVE these tomatoes on sandwiches (see the fabulous BLT with Roasted Tomatoes below), as an easy app served with baguette slices, cheese and charcuterie, or own their own as a tasty reminder that the Universe loves me and wants me to be happy.

Drop a few of these roasted beauties into your food processor with a glug or two of olive oil and you’ll have the most flavorful tomato paste/sauce you’ve ever tasted. Toss it with your favorite pasta or spread it generously on pizza dough for an out of this world pizza sauce.
Learn how to Roast Tomatoes and make this BLT with Roasted Tomatoes. This is NOT your run of the mill BLT. I’ve taken the standard ingredients (bacon, lettuce and tomato) and turned them up about a thousand notches. Bacon, well the bacon remains untouched because there’s no improving perfection. Boring iceberg or romaine lettuce is replaced with peppery arugula, mayo with my fantastic Garlic Herb Mayo and the role of tomato is now being played by those roasted tomatoes I’ve been going on about. All of these combine to create a delicious symphony of flavor and texture that’s almost too much for a humble sandwich.

How To Roast Tomatoes

1. Rinse tomatoes and dry them thoroughly.

2. Slice tomatoes 1/2-inch thick.

3. Place sliced tomatoes in a medium bowl. Add minced garlic, herbs and olive oil and a big pinch each of salt and pepper. Toss until tomato slices are evenly coated.

4. Arrange tomato slices on a baking sheet. Roast tomatoes in a 400F oven until they soften and edges begin to brown, 20-25 minutes.

BLT with Roasted Tomatoes

Learn how to Roast Tomatoes and make this BLT with Roasted Tomatoes. This is NOT your run of the mill BLT. I’ve taken the standard ingredients (bacon, lettuce and tomato) and turned them up about a thousand notches. Bacon, well the bacon remains untouched because there’s no improving perfection. Boring iceberg or romaine lettuce is replaced with peppery arugula, mayo with my fantastic Garlic Herb Mayo and the role of tomato is now being played by those roasted tomatoes I’ve been going on about. All of these combine to create a delicious symphony of flavor and texture that’s almost too much for a humble sandwich.

This is NOT your run of the mill BLT. I’ve taken the standard ingredients (bacon, lettuce and tomato) and turned them up about a thousand notches. Bacon, well the bacon remains untouched because there’s no improving perfection. Boring iceberg or romaine lettuce is replaced with peppery arugula, mayo with my fantastic Garlic Herb Mayo and the role of tomato is now being played by those roasted tomatoes I’ve been going on about. All of these combine to create a delicious symphony of flavor and texture that’s almost too much for a humble sandwich. Too much!!

Learn how to Roast Tomatoes and make this BLT with Roasted Tomatoes. This is NOT your run of the mill BLT. I’ve taken the standard ingredients (bacon, lettuce and tomato) and turned them up about a thousand notches. Bacon, well the bacon remains untouched because there’s no improving perfection. Boring iceberg or romaine lettuce is replaced with peppery arugula, mayo with my fantastic Garlic Herb Mayo and the role of tomato is now being played by those roasted tomatoes I’ve been going on about. All of these combine to create a delicious symphony of flavor and texture that’s almost too much for a humble sandwich.

TIPS:
Slice tomatoes at least 1/2-inch thick so they’ll hold their shape when roasted.

Make Garlic Herb Mayo ahead of time. The longer is sits, the more flavorful it will be.

Drain bacon on a plate lined with paper towels. Excess oil will make your sandwich soggy.

TOOLS:
Medium Bowl

Baking Sheet

Cutting Board

Serrated Knife

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Roasting Tomatoes

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Learn how to Roast Tomatoes and make this BLT with Roasted Tomatoes. This is NOT your run of the mill BLT. I’ve taken the standard ingredients (bacon, lettuce and tomato) and turned them up about a thousand notches. Bacon, well the bacon remains untouched because there’s no improving perfection. Boring iceberg or romaine lettuce is replaced with peppery arugula, mayo with my fantastic Garlic Herb Mayo and the role of tomato is now being played by those roasted tomatoes I’ve been going on about. All of these combine to create a delicious symphony of flavor and texture that’s almost too much for a humble sandwich.

Learn how to Roast Tomatoes and make this BLT with Roasted Tomatoes. This is NOT your run of the mill BLT. I’ve taken the standard ingredients (bacon, lettuce and tomato) and turned them up about a thousand notches. Bacon, well the bacon remains untouched because there’s no improving perfection. Boring iceberg or romaine lettuce is replaced with peppery arugula, mayo with my fantastic Garlic Herb Mayo and the role of tomato is now being played by those roasted tomatoes I’ve been going on about. All of these combine to create a delicious symphony of flavor and texture that’s almost too much for a humble sandwich. Learn how to Roast Tomatoes and make this BLT with Roasted Tomatoes. This is NOT your run of the mill BLT. I’ve taken the standard ingredients (bacon, lettuce and tomato) and turned them up about a thousand notches. Bacon, well the bacon remains untouched because there’s no improving perfection. Boring iceberg or romaine lettuce is replaced with peppery arugula, mayo with my fantastic Garlic Herb Mayo and the role of tomato is now being played by those roasted tomatoes I’ve been going on about. All of these combine to create a delicious symphony of flavor and texture that’s almost too much for a humble sandwich.

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