Ingredients

• 16 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, seeded, but leave core intact 
• ¼ c olive oil
• 3 Tbsp. aged balsamic vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 ½  tsp sugar
• 1  tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 10 fresh basil leaves, julienned

Directions

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Arrange tomatoes, cut side up, on a sheet pan that has been covered with foil
• Combine the next six ingredients
• Pour evenly over the tomatoes
• Roast 25-30 minutes, or until tomatoes start to caramelize and the flavors are concentrated 
• Sprinkle with basil and serve warm or at room temperature

Serves: 8 | Serving Size: 2 halves

Tips

• Wonderful as a side dish.
• Use as an added ingredient in other recipes.
• Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants, which have a protective effect on the skin.

Nutrition Analysis

Calories: 54

Fat: 2.5 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 1.6 g

Protein: 1.2 g

Sodium: 299 mg

Carbohydrates: 7.7 g