How To Make Homemade Fire Roasted Tomatoes In The Oven
Fire-roasted tomatoes are smoky, charred little flavor bombs that take any dish from meh to wow. This easy recipe will give you the best flavor possible—smoky, sweet, and deeply caramelized. Perfect for pasta sauces, homemade salsas, Tex-Mex dishes, and all sorts of dishes that need a little oomph.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 211kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Roma tomatoes (about 10-12 tomatoes)
- 2 tablespoon grapeseed oil or avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Rinse the 10-12 tomatoes, pat them dry, and slice them in half lengthwise.
- Season the tomatoes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the halved tomatoes on top, cut side up. (If you have a baking rack that fits into your pan you can place them on top of that too to help catch all the tomato juices.) Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of oil and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika and ½ teaspoon garlic powder (if using).
- Roast the tomatoes. Roast in the preheated oven for about 20-30 minutes, or until the edges of the tomatoes begin to char slightly and they look caramelized. For a more intense "fire-roasted" effect, switch your oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Cool and store. Let the tomatoes cool slightly. You can serve them immediately, use them in recipes, or store them for later use. If storing, transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze or can for longer storage.
Notes
- Keep an eye on these to ensure they don't burn. Using an oil with a high smoke point like grapeseed oil or avocado oil will produce less smoke than using an oil with a low smoke point (like olive oil.). If the tomatoes start to smoke, lower the temperature to 350.
- If your tomatoes are on the smaller side, you may wish to lower the cooking time to around 15 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 1102mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 4027IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
