Spicy Oven Dried Tomatoes Recipes

OVEN-DRIED TOMATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 200 F. Rinse the tomatoes with cool water and dry them thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel or layers of paper towels.
• Hull or remove the core of each tomato. Use a teaspoon or the tip of a dinner knife to remove the seeds and any juice from the tomatoes.
• Cut small tomatoes into quarters and larger tomatoes into bite-size pieces.
• Put the tomato pieces in a large bowl and drizzle with the olive oil and seasonings of choice, if using, tossing gently to evenly distribute.
• Position the cut tomatoes on a wire rack set on a large rimmed baking sheet, leaving about 1-inch of space between pieces.
• Transfer to the oven. After the first hour, check the tomatoes every half hour, removing them when the edges curl up, and they reduce in size by about a third, about 2 to 3 hours depending on the ambient humidity and the juiciness of the tomatoes.
• Leave them to cool at this plump-dry stage, or put them back into the oven for up to an additional 3 or 4 hours if you prefer a chewier texture.

SPICY SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook pasta with broccoli according to package directions. Drain; return to Dutch oven. Cover and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, drain tomatoes, reserving oil. If necessary, add olive oil to equal 1/4 cup. In extra-large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Add shrimp and crushed red pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add sun-dried tomatoes; cook and stir 1 minute more or until shrimp are opaque.
• Toss shrimp mixture with cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle additional olive oil. Transfer to serving bowls. Sprinkle with snipped fresh basil. Serves 4.

BOUGIOURDI - SPICY BAKED FETA WITH PEPPERS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat your broiler to 220° C / 425° F
• Slice the long pepper into rounds
• Slice the tomatoes
• Put the feta in an oven-proof dish, surround with the tomatoes, and top with the sliced pepper
• Crumble the dried chilies over the top
• Pour the olive oil over the feta
• Broil on the top rack of the oven for about 10 minutes, until the peppers start to color along the edges.
• Remove from the oven and crumble the oregano over the top. Add a small splash of ouzo if you like.

SPICY OVEN DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 225.
• Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise.
• Seed and squeeze out the excess juice without crushing the tomatoes.
• Lay the tomatoes in a single layer, cut side up, on a baking sheet.
• In a small bowl, combine all the spice ingredients and the lemon juice.
• Sprinkle the tomatoes with the spice mixture.
• Drizzle or spray the tomatoes with a small amount of olive oil.
• Bake in the oven for 8 hours or overnight, or until the tomatoes are medium-dry.
• Remove from the oven, cool completely and serve.
• To store, transfer the tomatoes into a jar, and pour over a thin layer of olive oil to seal the top.
• Cover tightly with the jar lid.
• Will keep for about 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES RECIPE (OVEN-FRIED!)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set out a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle the oil on the baking sheet and spread it around with a spoon or brush.
• Slice the tomatoes into ¼ inch rounds. Set aside.
• Set out 3 bowls. Pour the flour in one bowl, and the panko in the seconds bowl. In the third bowl combine the buttermilk, Cajun seasoning, salt, and cumin. Mix well.
• One at a time, dip the slices of tomato in the flour. Shake off the excess flour and dip the tomato slice in the buttermilk. Shake off the excess buttermilk over the bowl, then dip the slice in breadcrumbs.
• Lay each slice on the baking sheet, then flip it so it is coated in oil on both sides. Repeat with the remaining green tomato slices.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Use a small spatula to flip the tomato slices over. Then bake again for 12 minutes, until golden brown.
• Serve warm with a side of Caesar dressing for dipping.