Roasted Tomato Sandwiches

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 250F.

2. 2

   Halve the tomatoes crosswise, and place them on a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Drizzle them with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and sprinkle with the sugar.

4. 4

   Bake on the center rack of the oven for 3 hours.

5. 5

   Using a spatula, carefully transfer the tomatoes to a plate to cool.

6. 6

   While the tomatoes are roasting, gently crumble the goat cheese into a bowl.

7. 7

   Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the orange zest, chopped basil, salt, and pepper.

8. 8

   Cover and refrigerate until the tomatoes have finished roasting and are cooled.

9. 9

   When you are ready to serve the sandwiches, lightly toast the bread.

10. 10

    Spread the cheese mixture on one side of each slice.

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    Top with 2 whole basil leaves and 2 tomato halves.

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    Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.