Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Yogurt Cheese

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   Preheat an oven to 300F.

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   Put the tomatoes cut side up in a shallow baking dish just large enough to hold them in a single layer.

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   Drizzle with the olive oil.

4. 4

   Season with the oregano, crumbling the dried herb between your fingers to release its fragrance.

5. 5

   Dot the tomatoes with the minced garlic and season with salt.

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   Bake until the tomatoes are very soft and beginning to caramelize but still hold their shape, 2 to 3 hours, depending on their size and ripeness.

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   Using a pastry brush, baste the tomatoes with any pan juices--the tomatoes may not release much--every 45 minutes or so.

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   Let cool slightly.

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   The tomatoes are best warm, not hot.

10. 10

    Preheat a broiler or toaster oven.

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    Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast on both sides until golden brown.

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    Spread one side of each toast with 1 tablespoon yogurt cheese.

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    Top with a warm roasted tomato half.

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    (You can halve the tomatoes lengthwise first so they cover more of the toast surface.)

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    Garnish with the basil leaves and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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