Sundried tomatoes are a tasty addition to any salad, antipasto plate or smashed avocado. Store bought sundried tomatoes however, often come with some nasty additives and unhealthy oils. Making them at home can be a sure fire way of ensuring they are as healthy and clean as possible but still absolutely delish!
Not only are they yummy, cooked tomatoes are higher in lycopene than their raw, fresh counterparts. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant which has been praised for improving male prostate health, cardiovascular health and to protect against sun damage.
Homemade Oven Dried Tomatoes
- 1kg Roma tomatoes
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- Himalayan salt and pepper to taste
Method
Preheat oven to 100 degrees Celsius fan forced. Line a medium to large baking tray (or use two smaller trays) with baking paper or parchment paper.
Cut each tomato in half length ways. Lay out skin side down on the baking tray, leaving some space between them.
Drizzle olive oil lightly over each. Season with salt and pepper.
Place in the oven for 7-10 hours or until fluid has evaporated and tomatoes have flattened and shrivelled.
Store in a glass jar in the fridge with a 1/4 of the jar filled with olive oil.
Enjoy over salads, with antipasto platters or on your brekky avo on toast!