Tomatoes are among our favorite versatile vegetables (well, fruits technically). They can be used to make the base of a sauce, thrown into almost any salad, enjoyed simple and plain, or served as a side dish. These balsamic tomatoes are incredibly easy to make and serve as a delicious compliment to just about any meal. Here's how to make them:
Ingredients (serves 2):
- 10 tomatoes on the vine, cut into 4 slices (cut horizontally and again vertically)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- thyme
- salt
- optional: balsamic reduction
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. While oven is heating, slice tomatoes as instructed above
- Add olive oil to nonstick baking tray and add tomatoes. Drizzle balsamic vinegar and add a pinch of salt and thyme
- Bake tomatoes for about 25 minutes
- May drizzle 1/2 teaspoon balsamic reduction to enhance flavor post-baking