CHARRED TOMATOES

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Try charred tomatoes for a change from the usual veg

Provided by Ruth Watson

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 very large vine tomatoes
3 tbsp olive oil , plus a drizzle
1 scant tbsp balsamic vinegar , plus extra
2 garlic cloves , finely sliced
about 2 tbsp light muscovado sugar
a small handful fresh basil leaves, finely sliced

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 160C/gas 3/fan 140C. Put a griddle pan or heavy cast iron frying pan (not non-stick) over a high flame and leave it to heat.
Cut the tomatoes in half around the equator. Brush the cut surfaces with 1 tbsp of oil and place cut side-down on the hot griddle. Cook undisturbed for 1 minute, then take the pan off the heat.
Transfer the tomatoes, cut side-up, to a shallow baking dish. Brush cut surfaces with the vinegar, then with about 2 tbsp of oil. Place a sliver or two of garlic on each tomato, and sprinkle with the sugar.
Bake for about 1 hour until the tomatoes are deep brown and sticky-looking. Cool a little, then finish with a sprinkling of balsamic vinegar, extra oil and a scattering of basil. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein