Warm Grape Tomatoes Over Greens Food

WARM GARLICKY GRAPE TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, seasoning blend, salt and pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon oil; toss to coat. Transfer to a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Combine bread crumbs and remaining oil; sprinkle over the top. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is softened and tomatoes are tender, 5-10 minutes longer.

WARM GRAPE TOMATOES OVER GREENS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Put 1 T olive oil and garlic in saucepan over medium heat.
• Saute 2 minutes then add grape tomatoes.
• Turn tomatoes to coat with oil.
• Add sherry, toss to coat tomatoes.
• Place pan in oven and roast for 15 minutes.
• Toss spinach and arugula with 1 T olive oil. Pour roasted tomatoes over greens and season with salt and pepper.

ROASTED GRAPE TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl add the grape tomatoes and 3 garlic cloves. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper.
• In a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish, place the tomatoes and garlic cloves, ensuring they are in just 1 layer. Roast for 20 minutes, and then stir. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of hot water, if too dry in appearance. Return to the oven and cook for 20 to 30 more minutes.
• When ready, the tomatoes will have begun to shrivel and the liquid in the dish should have thickened. Serve hot from oven.

WARM GARLICKY GRAPE TOMATOES

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, seasoning blend, salt and pepper.
• Add 1/2 t oil; toss to coat.
• Transfer to a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.
• Combine bread crumbs and remaining oil; sprinkle over the top.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is softened and tomatoes are tender.

OVEN ROASTED GRAPE TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place tomatoes onto a large square of aluminum foil. Drizzle olive oil over tomatoes and top with garlic, basil, thyme, and salt. Wrap the foil around tomato mixture sealing tightly to keep juices inside.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tomatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly.

TUNA WITH GRAPE TOMATOES AND GREENS

Steps:

• Place asparagus, tuna, chickpeas, lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes in a salad bowl.
• Whisk peanut oil, lemon juice, vinegar, soy sauce, hot-pepper sauce, capers and cilantro in a small bowl to make a vinaigrette.
• Toss vinaigrette with the salad ingredients; serve immediately.
• Servings: 4.
• Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 270; Total fat 16g; Saturated fat 3g; Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 670mg; Carbohydrate 18g; Fiber 5g; Protein 15g; Vitamin A 35%DV*; Vitamin C 45%DV; Calcium 6%DV; Iron 15%DV.
• *Daily Value.
• Adapted from "The Get with the Program! Guide to Good Eating" by Bob Greene. Copyright 2003 by Bob Greene. Published by Simon & Schuster, Inc., N.Y. Reprinted by permission.