Oven Roasted Tomatoes

Recipe Provided By: Chef John Brandt- Lee of Avalon Restaurant

Ingredients:

6 Plum Tomatoes
Drizzle Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Sea Salt
2 Tbsp Fresh Ground Pepper
2 Tbsp Granulated Sugar
Pinch Herbs de Provence

Directions:

1. Slice the tops off the tomatoes and discard.
2. Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise and lay them flesh side down on an ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Drizzle each tomato with olive oil.
4. Sprinkle salt, pepper and sugar evenly over the tomatoes.
5. Add a small amount of Herbs de Provence to each tomato.
6. Roast in a 300 degree oven for 1 to 1 ½ hours (the tomatoes will shrivel up and lose their liquid when done).
7. When cool peel skin from back of tomato.

Tip: You may serve Tomatoes immediately. To use for future, Place in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Tomatoes can be served warm, cold or at room temperature.