Oven-Dried Walnut Tomatoes

DESCRIPTION

A wonderful accompaniment or garnish to meat, fish or poultry. Long baking at a low temperature is the key to their flavor, and the tomatoes can be served hot, warm or cold. The walnut and garlic topping is easily mixed in a food processor.

Total Time
2 Hrs, 40 Mins
Serves
6

Total Time

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
2 Hrs, 30 Mins
Total Time
2 Hrs, 40 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
160 cal
Total Fat
16 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
105 mg
Carbohydrates
6 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
2 g

Ingredients

  • 6 tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), medium-sized
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup California walnuts, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped, fresh or 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

  1. Using a small spoon or your fingers, scoop out the tomato seeds and juices. Place the tomatoes, cut side up, in a 13- x 9-inch baking pan. In a small bowl stir together the olive oil, walnuts, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Spoon some of the mixture over each tomato.
  2. Bake 2 to 2 1/2 hours at 275°F, until the tomatoes are very tender and have shrunk to about two-thirds their original size. If the topping begins to brown, reduce the heat to 250°F.