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Sweet and Smokey Roasted Tomato Spread

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Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, red or yellow
  • a handful of fresh herbs -- I used a combination of cilantro, Italian parsley and thyme)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • splash or two of Champagne vinegar
  • a couple of dashes of Smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper
  • extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Spread out the cherry tomatoes on a large rimmed sheet pan. Drizzle generously with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Use your hands to combine all the ingredients.
  • Roast tomatoes at 425 degrees for about 15-20 minutes, until they are shriveled, releasing their juices and if they start to get charred, even better! The char will add to their smokey flavor.
  • In a food processor, add the tomatoes with the fresh herbs (I use about a handful of each, no need to chop because your food processor will do all the work!), garlic, lemon juice, champagne vinegar, and smoked paprika.
  • Pulse a few times to get the ingredients broken down a bit.
  • Then, with the food processor on, slowly drizzle about 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil through the feed tube. I like a thicker consistency, but if you want it smoother and looser, add more olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Taste and add more seasonings based on what tastes good to you.
  • Want more bite? A bit more vinegar or lemon juice. Want it smokier? More paprika. That's the beauty of this spread, is you can easily adapt it based on what tastes good to YOU.