Oven Matbucha
Ingredients
- 3 cups halved or quartered cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 jalapeño, diced (optional)
- 3 - 4 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 ½ tsp paprika
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a 9 x 13-inch baking pan, combine tomatoes and jalapeño. Bake for 10 minutes. Mix well, smashing down the tomatoes a bit with a spoon or spatula to help them break down.
- In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Mix well and pour over tomatoes in the pan. Mix again to ensure everything is well coated.
- Return pan to oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through the baking time. You want the tomatoes to be soft, jammy, and starting to caramelize a little around the edges.
- Let cool, then transfer to a container. Store in the fridge for a few days—or freeze for later. This tastes even better the next day.
