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Slow roasted tomatoes with smoked garlic and olive oil

6/11/2014

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Slow roasted tomatoes with smoked garlic and olive oil
'Anyone who has been to Spain but has not travelled inland may be amazed to learn that Spain has over 190 million olive trees, more than anywhere else in the world!'
                                                            - Anne Dolamore, The Essential Olive Oil Companion, 1988

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Indeed, Spain is the number one producer and exporter of Olive Oil in the world and grows the largest variety of olives on the planet: more than 260 different kinds. That's pretty amazing, no?

The good people at Olive Oils from Spain recently asked me if I'd like to share my favourite recipe using their Olive Oils. Looking through my recipe files, I found my Gazpacho, as well as this rustic little number that I've been making for close to twenty years. I love the flavoursome combination of market-fresh vine-ripened tomatoes, which are sprinkled with smoked salt, then slow roasted and added to extra virgin olive oil that has been infused with smoked garlic and freshly cracked black pepper. It's a fabulous side dish, but can also be served as part of an aperitivo platter or mezze. I hope you'll try it. 

SLOW ROASTED TOMATOES WITH SMOKED GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL
6 large vine-ripened tomatoes
smoked sea salt, crushed
freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin Olive Oils from Spain
2-3 cloves smoked garlic, finely sliced

The tomatoes can be prepared the evening before you intend serving them. Preheat your oven to 150 degrees C. Wash and pat dry the tomatoes, then cut them in half lengthways. Place the tomatoes cut side up on a rack over a baking tray and sprinkle lightly with the smoked salt. Slow roast the tomatoes for around one hour, or until the tomatoes have shrunk to half their original size, but are still soft to the touch. Remove the tomatoes from the oven and allow them to cool.

Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients to make the dressing for the tomatoes. Place the Olive Oil from Spain into a bowl with the slices of smoked garlic and the cracked black pepper. Whisk to combine. Place the tomatoes into a serving bowl or into a sterilised jar, drizzle the dressing over them. Seal or cover and allow the flavours to develop before serving. Serves 4 as a side. Note: these tomatoes should be eaten within 2-3 days.
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For more information about Olive Oils from Spain, visit the official Olive Oils from Spain web site or pop in to the Taste Our Lifestyle blog. You will also find them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

Incidentally, I plan to share my Gazpacho recipe soon, so stay tuned! And thank you for taking the time to pop in and comment.

Tell me dear readers, have you tried Olive Oils from Spain? What's your favourite Spanish recipe using olive oil?
42 Comments
Muppy link
6/11/2014 07:18:36 am

I looooove smoke garlic, and I must roast some tomatoes , I try to buy olive oil made in Australia but have tried the beautiful Spanish ones.

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Lizzy
7/11/2014 08:24:30 am

Hi there Muppy! I love smoked garlic too... do try the Spanish oils...

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Laura (Tutti Dolci) link
6/11/2014 07:51:20 am

Sometimes I think I could live on tomatoes, good bread, and dessert (of course!). These look wonderful!

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Lizzy
7/11/2014 08:24:54 am

I am with you, Laura! Tomatoes, oil and bread! Wonderful!

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Maureen | Orgasmic Chef link
6/11/2014 07:54:30 am

Where do you get smoked garlic? I want some of that. I never knew about Spanish olive oil. I have Italian and Australian in my pantry. I'd enjoy your tomatoes, for sure!

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Lizzy
7/11/2014 08:25:35 am

Hiya Maureen... smoked garlic is available at the Noosa Farmer's Market in your part of the world, love... and it's good! Do try the Spanish oils.

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John link
6/11/2014 08:04:19 am

I knew Spain produced a lot of olive oil, but I didn't know it was such a huge supplier. I need to spend more time trying Spanish olive oils. I love roasted tomatoes, and this is such a nice dish. Good stuff -- thanks.

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Lizzy
7/11/2014 08:25:49 am

Thanks John, interesting, isn't it.

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Amanda link
6/11/2014 08:51:21 am

What a lovely recipe. I adore the intense flavour of slow roasted tomatoes, but you've just lifted it up a level!

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Lizzy
7/11/2014 08:26:22 am

Amanda, thank you so much. The smoked garlic and smoked salt really add another dimension of flavour... combined with the beautiful oil, it's just wow!

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Jennifer Milk and Honey link
6/11/2014 09:42:06 am

Sweet roasted toms with smoked salt and garlic. My mouth is watering.

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Lizzy
7/11/2014 08:26:39 am

And don't forget the beautiful olive oil!

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Elizabeth link
6/11/2014 10:02:56 am

Three of my favourite things... tomatoes, Olive oil and Smoked Garlic... I can't wait to make this one...and so easy! Would you believe it, I haven't tried smoked salt yet, it is one of those things I have always wanted to get around to it, thanks for making it essential to my next shop! Liz x

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Lizzy
7/11/2014 08:27:07 am

Hi Elizabeth... oh yes, do try the smoked salt too. It really is quite divine!

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e / dig in hobart link
6/11/2014 10:08:44 am

first grow yourself some really delicious tomatoes... i must look for smoked garlic, sounds intriguing.
patatas bravas is my go-to spanish dish. i need to learn more!

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Lizzy
7/11/2014 08:27:36 am

Oh Elizabeth, that's perfect... and use some Spanish oils in your patatas bravas!

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Eha
6/11/2014 11:13:04 am

Well Maureen got ahead of me asking about smoked garlic: I was wondering whether we were meant to make that ourselves too but perchance it can be bought? Lovely simple recipe: my first tomatoes are nearly ready to colour [well before the usual Christmas deadline!!] but they are the 'little' ones so shall have to look out at the markets . . .

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Lizzy
7/11/2014 08:28:37 am

Hi Eha, yes, the smoked garlic is available from a number of farmers markets.... I am in awe that you have tomatoes already! But there are some good ones already at the markets too. Make sure you try some Spanish olive oil.

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Hotly Spiced
6/11/2014 01:58:19 pm

What beautiful images. I do love your tomatoes in olive oil. I buy quite a few Spanish olive oils. That certainly is a lot of olive trees in Spain! Looking forward to the upcoming recipe xx

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Lizzy
7/11/2014 08:29:05 am

Thanks so much, Charlie... good to know you have already tried several of the Spanish olive oils!

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Mandy link
6/11/2014 05:55:59 pm

These must be fabulous.
Have a super weekend Lizzy.
:-) Mandy xo

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Lizzy
7/11/2014 08:29:22 am

They are indeed, Mandy, have a wonderful weekend too, lovely! xo

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Tandy |Lavender and Lime link
6/11/2014 07:22:36 pm

I have never tried Spanish olive oil. We have amazing olive oil growers here in SA and I try to buy local. When we are in Italy I buy their local olive oil and then bring it back with me :)

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Lizzy
7/11/2014 08:29:55 am

Tandy, if you get the opportunity, do give some of the Spanish olive oils a try! Well worth it!

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InTolerant Chef link
6/11/2014 09:46:53 pm

Lovely intensity from slow roasting the tomatoes Lizzy, and good olive oil is delicious indeed! X

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Lizzy
7/11/2014 08:30:07 am

Thank you, Bec, so true xo

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Amanda @ Gourmanda link
6/11/2014 11:12:52 pm

Mmm, I think these tomatoes would be lovely as part of an antipasto selection!

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Lizzy
18/11/2014 07:34:04 pm

Absolutely Amanda, with good Spanish olive oil!

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Karen link
6/11/2014 11:35:29 pm

What a SUPER recipe Lizzy and such amazing photos too! I have bookmarked this to make when I have a surfeit of wee tomatoes! Karen

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Lizzy
18/11/2014 07:34:18 pm

Oh Karen, thank you so much! : )

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Liz link
7/11/2014 02:27:18 am

Even lackluster tomatoes can be delicious when slow roasted. And with the addition of smoked salt and quality olive oil, it looks like you have a winner!

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Lizzy
18/11/2014 07:34:43 pm

So true, Liz... with beautiful olive oil and the smoked salt and garlic, this is delicious!

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David Scott Allen link
8/11/2014 02:37:09 am

Oh, I wish I could make these with the garlic, but I will try it with shallots, and am sure that will also taste wonderful. We are getting to the end of tomato season here, so this might happen this weekend!

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Lizzy
18/11/2014 07:35:02 pm

Oh David, no garlic or can you not eat it? : ) : /

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Beck link
8/11/2014 10:55:50 pm

Sounds delicious, and more importantly, something new to do with my smoked garlic and salt!

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Lizzy
18/11/2014 07:35:26 pm

Fabulous Beck! Did you get them from the CRFM?

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kellie@foodtoglow link
10/11/2014 10:32:50 pm

We love Spanish olive oil and, before the days of luggage restrictions, we used to lug back bottles of the stuff from our visits to Spain. Your slow roasted tomatoes are a perfect and simple way to showcase the oil's beautiful flavour.

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Lizzy
18/11/2014 07:35:51 pm

Oh wow, Kellie, how wonderful! Yes, this is a lovely, simple dish. Thanks for stopping by my friend.

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atasmaniankitchen link
13/11/2014 10:16:13 pm

I love to slow roast my own tomatoes and have been looking for a reason to buy smoked garlic for something other than to lather on toasted ciabatta, definitely going to try this!

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Lizzy
18/11/2014 07:36:28 pm

Hello there and welcome to Good Things... oh, yes, do try the smoked garlic... it's so good and adds a new depth of flavour to cooking! Thank you for stopping by.

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Anna @ shenANNAgans link
16/11/2014 03:12:45 pm

Dang lady.... you make all the delicious things. I love tomatoes, they are like seriously one of the best things on earth to eat. Makes me think I better get on planting my tomatoes for this season, hopefully I havent missed the boat on this. Great recipe lovely Liz. Hope you have an amazing week too. xox

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Lizzy
18/11/2014 07:36:52 pm

I think you should be right to plant them now Anna... we are heading into some serious summer weather soon!

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