Charred-tomato Vinaigrette

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 4 roma tomatoes (12 oz. total)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar, firmly packed
• 4 basil leaves, fresh (each 2 in. long)
• pepper, freshly cracked, to taste

Recipe

• 1 rinse and core tomatoes; cut in half lengthwise. set halves, cut side up, in a 9-inch cake pan. brush cut sides with a total of 2 teaspoons oil. sprinkle evenly with granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. bake in a 400° regular or convection oven until tomatoes are browned, 35 to 45 minutes. let cool.
• 2 in a blender, whirl tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, remaining 4 teaspoons olive oil, brown sugar, and basil until smooth. add salt and pepper to taste.