Semi-Dried Tomatoes

Gluten, Grain, Dairy, Nut, Egg and Refined Sugar Free
Vegan Friendly

I have always been a lover of tomatoes – however they come. After going nightshade free for a while, I have recently started eating a small amount of tomatoes again. I love semi-dried tomatoes in oil with all the herbs added in, but finding any in a store that use a quality oil is hard, so I decided to make my own. Very, very easy to do!

I source my tomatoes from my local farmers market, directly through a tomato farmer who grows tomatoes that taste like REAL tomatoes and for me that makes all the difference. My favourite are the roma tomatoes. I dry my tomatoes with a dehydrator, but they can be done in the oven on low heat.

Eat them as a snack on their own, with crackers, in a salad or over your favourite pizza.



DEHYDRATING TOMATOES

In this recipe, I’ve dehydrated roma tomatoes, but use any variety you prefer – cherry tomatoes are super sweet. I cut the tomatoes into 8 length ways, place them on the dehydrator sheet and into the dehydrator for 6-8 hours at 60 degrees. It’s best to check how dry they are at 6 hours and see if the tomatoes have dehydrated enough for your liking (some like the tomatoes to still be a little mushy, while others prefer them to be dried through). If you are planning on freezing them, the dryer the tomatoes the better. Once the tomatoes have totally cooled you are ready to add the seasonings.

INGREDIENTS:

• 10 roma tomatoes dehydrated (approx 1 x tray dehydrated roma tomatoes cut into 1/8th)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons himalayan salt
• 3 teaspoons dried herbs
• 1 x diced garlic clove
• extra virgin olive oil to cover
  
  
  

METHOD:

1. Place tomatoes, vinegar, herbs, salt and garlic into a jar.
2. Cover with olive oil and mix together.
3. Store in the fridge until ready to use.*
   
   
   
   
   

NOTES:
* The tomatoes will last in the fridge up to two weeks. If you are wanting the tomatoes to last longer, freeze the dehydrated tomatoes only in small batches then defrost and add the olive oil and herbs when you need them.