Broiled Tomatoes With Feta And Fresh Oregano Recipes

ROASTED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES WITH FETA AND HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425F.
• Slice tomatoes and arrange in a mostly single layer in a 9x13-inch pan, slightly overlapping here and there. Halve the cherry tomatoes and scatter them about in between the slices (I like to keep them seed-side up). Slice feta into about three 1/2-inch slices and tuck them between the tomato slices, then scatter some crumbled feta over-top. Drizzle the the olive oil, season well with salt and pepper and if you like, a pinch of sugar (to bring out the sweetness in the tomatoes).
• Roast the tomatoes in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or just until the tomatoes have released their liquid, but are still holding their shape and colour. Remove from the oven and let stand a few minutes. Spoon off and discard the liquid in the pan (if you want to serve from the pan) or using a slotted, flat spatula, carefully transfer the tomatoes and feta to a serving platter. *At this point, you can serve the tomatoes while they are still warm, but I think they are nicest at about room temperature, if you want to let them stand to cool further.
• When ready to serve, drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with chopped herbs.

GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Wash the tomatoes. Cut them in half.
• Mix together the basil, oregano, pepper, parsley. (and garlic if you are using the dried stuff).
• On the cut surface of the tomatoes, sprinkle the herb mixture(add the garlic now if using fresh).
• Sprinkle the feta cheese on top and top with the grated cheese if using.
• Place on a preheated to low temperature grill or in toaster oven.
• Grill or cook for about 10 - 15 minutes. Using tongs, carefully remove the tomatoes onto a plate. (They will be soft, so be gentle so as not to squish them!).
• An alternative cooking method is to loosely cover them with foil to make removal from the grill a bit easier. I wrap the foil up around the tomato so it has a "handle" at the top.

BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat your broiler on high. Position an oven rack 6 inches below the heating element (not directly below).
• Cut the tomatoes in half. Cut a tiny sliver from the bottom of each half, so that the tomatoes can stand upright without wobbling.
• Spray the tomatoes all over with olive oil. Place them on a broiler-safe rimmed baking dish, cut side up.
• Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme. Top with Parmesan, 2 tablespoons for each tomato half.
• Broil until the cheese is golden brown, 3-5 minutes.

QUICK OVEN ROASTED TOMATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place the tomato halves in a large mixing bowl. Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, fresh thyme, and spices. Drizzle a generous amount, about 1/4 cup or more, quality extra virgin olive. Toss to coat.
• Transfer the tomatoes to a baking sheet with a rim. Spread the tomatoes in one single layer, flesh side up.
• Roast in your heated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the tomatoes have collapsed to your desired doneness.
• Remove from heat. If you are planning to serve it soon, feel free to garnish with more fresh thyme and a few sprinkles of feta cheese. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

AUTHENTIC BAKED FETA AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven at 350 F (180 C)
• In medium sized baking dish spread the tomatoes.
• Drizzle 2 tablespoons over the tomatoes and toss.
• Place the feta in the center of the baking dish, sprinkle with oregano, black pepper and place the hot pepper on top of the feta. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Bake for 35 minutes. If adding pasta, start boiling it now and set aside.
• Remove from oven and smash the feta -tomato a bit before serving.
• Sprinkle with chopped mint before serving

SLOW-ROASTED TOMATOES WITH FETA, OLIVES AND PINENUTS

Steps:

• Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and turn, cut side down, to drain for 30 minutes on a wire rack set over a cookie sheet with a rim. Meanwhile, warm a small skillet over low heat. Add pinenuts; saute, stirring constantly until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Mix feta, cream cheese, olives, pinenuts and oregano in a medium bowl. Turn tomatoes cut side up and fill with about 2 Tbs. of the feta mixture.
• Bake until tomatoes are soft but still hold their shape, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with oil. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

OREGANO-MARINATED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Toss tomatoes, oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until juicy and deeply flavored, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.

HERB-ROASTED EGGPLANT WITH TOMATOES AND FETA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Place eggplant and tomatoes on rimmed baking sheet; toss with oil and vinegar. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons oregano, salt, and pepper. Roast until eggplant is tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Transfer eggplant and tomatoes to platter. Sprinkle with feta and 2 teaspoons oregano and serve.

GREAT APPETIZER: OVEN BAKED FETA WITH TOMATOES & PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425˚F.
• Slice the pearl tomatoes horizontally (each one in four pieces) and place on paper towels to drain. (If you are using one large tomato, cut the end pieces and slice the rest in six slices). After 3-4 minutes, turn them over and place on new paper towels. Cut the pepper into four rings and set aside.
• Oil well a small, shallow ceramic baking dish (or four individual ceramic ramekins) and place half of the tomato slices at the bottom. Sprinkle with some sea salt and crushed pepper flakes. Top with half the bell pepper slices.
• Arrange the two Feta pieces on top of the tomato/pepper layer, place the remaining tomato slices on top of each piece of cheese, and place the rest of the bell pepper rings on the tomato. Drizzle liberally with the extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with oregano and some more pepper flakes, and transfer to the middle of the oven.
• Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the feta turns a light-golden color and the oil is sizzling. If you want to deepen the color, you can place the dish under the broiler for 1-2 minutes at the end of the cooking time.
• Brush some olive oil on the slices of good, multigrain bread, and grill on both sides. Serve the baked feta immediately with some warm grilled bread.

ROASTED TOMATOES WITH SHRIMP AND FETA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450° F. Place the tomatoes in a large baking dish and spoon the olive oil and garlic over them.
• Sprinkle with ¾ teaspoon each salt and pepper and toss. Roast on top rack of oven for 20 minutes.
• Remove baking dish from oven and stir in the shrimp, parsley, and lemon juice. Sprinkle with the Feta.
• Return the dish to oven until the shrimp are cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm with the bread.

BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Lightly oil baking sheet.
• Place tomato slices on this.
• Drizzle slices with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Top with oregano and feta.
• Broil for 3-4 minutes until feta is browned and tomatoes slightly softened.

BROILED FETA WITH GARLICKY CHERRY TOMATOES & CAPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler and set the oven rack in the top position. Place the feta in a small (1-quart) baking dish and set aside.
• Heat the oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and sugar; cook, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes are softened and starting to burst, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the capers.
• Scatter the tomatoes around the feta and broil until the feta is softened and browned on top, 3 to 4 minutes (but keep an eye on it as broilers vary greatly.) Serve warm with bread.