Easy Italian-Inspired Tomatoes with Balsamic Basil Glaze

• 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

1. Preheat oven to 450.
2. Arrange tomatoes, cut side up, on a sheet pan that has been covered with foil
3. Combine the next six ingredients
4. Pour evenly over the tomatoes
5. Roast 25-30 minutes, or until tomatoes start to caramelize and the flavors are concentrated
6. 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

Recipe provided by Cooper Clinic Nutrition