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    Published: Sep 9, 2022 · Modified: Sep 1, 2022 · By Susan

    Slow Cooker Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic

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    two pieces of toast covered with slow cooked tomatoes and garlic some fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese
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    Slow cooker roasted tomatoes and garlic are easy to make and beyond delicious. Use your crockpot to slowly bring out the delicious flavors of fresh roasted grape or cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves.

    close up of two pieces of toast covered with slow cooked tomatoes and garlic some fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese
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    • 📃Shopping list
    • 🍲Why use a slow cooker for this?
    • 🔪Method
    • 🍽Serving suggestions
    • Storing leftovers
    • 😉Hints & hacks
    • 📖 Recipe

    POV: It is late summer and your garden is absolutely BURSTING with beautiful tomatoes. Grape and/or cherry tomatoes are popping up everywhere. Bright red fresh tomatoes that are super juicy and begging to be eaten.

    You are making salads with them, sharing with neighbors, and even just popping right them in your mouth. Straight off the vine!!! Yet, you can't keep up.

    If this sounds like you - this is your recipe!! This easy slow-roasted tomato and garlic treat takes almost no effort. But it is a great way to savor all your home-grown (or farmers market bought) summer gems.

    📃Shopping list

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    slow cooker roasted tomato and garlic ingredients

    If you are like me (a self-professed serial plant killer), you don't have all these goodies growing right outside your door. Then the following will all need to be purchased for your crock pot:

    • Garlic - 2 or 3 full heads
    • Grape (or cherry) tomatoes
    • Olive oil - extra-virgin olive oil is best
    • Salt & Pepper

    🍲Why use a slow cooker for this?

    Tomato recipes like this one can certainly be made in other ways. But using a slow cooker will quickly become your favorite. Why? Because you can set it and forget it. Dump in the ingredients and go about your day.

    Whether that includes a walk on the beach or a day at your office - using your crockpot for this dish allows you the freedom to do it all. It's like having a second set of hands!

    close shot of a slow cooker with some fresh roasted tomatoes and a fork

    🔪Method

    Start by spraying your slow cooker with a non-stick cooking spray. Remove all papery outside from the garlic and separate into individual cloves.

    Place washed, whole tomatoes on one side of your slow cooker and garlic on the other. Drizzle olive oil over all of it and then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

    grape tomatoes and garlic cloves in slow cooker before cooking

    Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours (or high for 3-4 hours).

    If you love this recipe, please let me know in the comment section below!

    🍽Serving suggestions

    This is the fun part! There are so many ways to enjoy your slow roasted tomatoes and garlic! My favorite is to spread a garlic clove or two over some toasted crusty bread. Next, squish some tomatoes onto the bread over the garlic. Season with some fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese, and maybe a drizzle of balsamic vinegar - YUM!

    Another plan for your slow-roasted tomatoes and garlic is to use an immersion blender. This will allow you to turn them into a light, homemade sauce that is just perfect over pasta, spaghetti squash, rice or zoodles!

    Yet another amazing way to enjoy your slow cooker bounty is to use it as a pizza topping. Just add some good olive oil and pizza sauce to a pizza crust. Top with your tomato and garlic and then cover the whole thing with some red pepper flake and grated parmesan cheese. Pecorino Romano cheese is also a great option here.

    The possibilities are endless! If you use your tomato mixture in a different, delicious way, please share in the comment section below!

    Storing leftovers

    For best results, store your leftovers in an airtight container or zip lock bag. They will last about 2 weeks in the fridge and for a few months in the freezer.

    slow cooked tomatoes and garlic is airtight containers before lid is added

    😉Hints & hacks

    1. This recipe was kept intentionally low sodium. A couple of extra teaspoons salt and a pinch of sugar will help bring out the fantastic flavors of your dish.
    2. Sprinkling your roasted goodies with dried herbs such as oregano, sage or thyme can add to the delicious, rich flavor. Don't be afraid to play around with it to come up with a taste you like best!
    3. Sometimes the best tomatoes come from the grocery store! So don't feel like you can't partake if you don't grow your own!
    4. I always recommend the use of a slow cooker liner. Of course, this is an optional step. I like to purchase my liners in bulk for a less expensive per-piece price.
    5. In the market for a new slow cooker? I love mine!!
    6. If you are popping the tomatoes while they are hot - BE CAREFUL! The insides are VERY, VERY hot and will squirt far and wide!!!

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    📖 Recipe

    close up of two pieces of toast covered with slow cooked tomatoes and garlic some fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese

    Slow Cooker Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic

    Use your crockpot to slowly bring out the delicious flavors of fresh roasted grape or cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours hours
    Total Time: 4 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 25 servings
    Calories: 28kcal
    Author: The Lazy slow cooker
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    Equipment

    • 3.5 quart slow cooker or larger
    • measuring spoons and cups
    • non-stick spray

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup whole garlic cloves
    • 1.5 lbs grape tomatoes
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • remove all paper from garlic cloves and cut off the woody ends, if necessary
      1 cup whole garlic cloves
    • spray slow cooker with non-stick spray
    • place tomatoes and garlic into slow cooker
      1 cup whole garlic cloves, 1.5 lbs grape tomatoes
    • drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper
      3 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • cover and cook on high until tomatoes and garlic are both soft.
    • serve as and enjoy!

    Notes

    Be very careful when popping any tomatoes that remain whole.  The juice and seeds will be VERY HOT and can squirt.  
    If serving make-your-own style, I suggest popping any remaining whole tomatoes with a fork first.  It is also a good idea to allow the dish to cool a bit before serving.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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    1. donna says

      September 10, 2022 at 7:04 am

      can one use regular not grape tomatoes for this recipe?

      Reply
      • The Lazy Slow Cooker says

        September 11, 2022 at 3:57 pm

        Hi Donna,
        I have only made this with grape and cherry tomatoes. However, I don't see why it wouldn't work with bigger tomatoes. I think I would just cut them into chunks prior to cooking. If you try it, I would love to hear how it goes!!
        Thanks for asking!

    2. Gary Goldenberg says

      September 11, 2022 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      amazing and delicious!

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