Roasted Tomato Snack Medley with Pesto and Nuts

Ingredients

- 4 large tomatoes, quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare the Baking Sheet:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat it with non-stick spray.

3. Prepare the Tomatoes:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomato quarters with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Toss gently so that tomatoes are evenly coated.

4. Roast the Tomatoes:
- Arrange the tomatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the edges of the tomatoes begin to caramelize and they become tender.

5. Prepare the Nut Mix:
- While the tomatoes are roasting, mix the walnuts, pine nuts, and pumpkin seeds in a small bowl.

6. Assemble the Snack:
- Once the tomatoes are done roasting, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
- Transfer the warm tomatoes to a serving platter.
- Drizzle basil pesto liberally over the roasted tomatoes.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Finish by scattering the nut mix over the dish.

7. Serve:
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature, making it a versatile snack option.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
PT10M
10 minutes

- Cooking Time:
PT25M
25 minutes

Total Time

- PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

- Snack

Keywords

- Roasted tomatoes, basil pesto snack, parmesan nuts, oven-baked snack, nutritious snack, tomato medley, healthy snack, gourmet appetizer, easy oven snack, vegetarian snack

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 620

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