Roasted Tomatoes

I've been meaning to try this recipe for a while, and finally got the chance last night. I like roasted vegetables, especially roasted tomatoes, so I thought this would make a great side dish to a variety of dishes.

Roasted Tomatoes (4 servings, 2 points a piece)

Ingredients:

8 plum tomatoes, cut in half

12 cloves of garlic, whole, unpeeled

4 tsp olive oil

3 bay leaves

ground pepper

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Cut tomatoes in half. Line bottom of a baking dish with tomatoes so that they are all side by side, cut side up. Place garlic cloves between tomato halves. Brush the tomatoes with olive oil and add the bay leaves to the dish. Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper on top, and place in the oven. Bake for 35-45 minutes. The tomatoes are done when they are softened and a little charred. Season with salt and more pepper, if desired.

The tomatoes looked very pretty once they were roasted. They were slightly charred but had an even richer red color to them. The tomatoes had an excellent flavor, but it was definitely a strong flavor. So just keep in mind when serving this dish, a little definitely goes a long way.