1punnetcherry tomatoesred and/or yellow, cut in half
olive oil for drizzling
1tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
1teaspoonsfresh thyme leaves
To serve
150-200gstore-bought baba ganoush
crostinilavash crackers or crispy pita chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 150°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper.
Arrange tomatoes, cut-side up, on lined tray. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and scatter over thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 45-60 minutes or until tomatoes are shrivelled but still juicy.
Spread baba ganoush on crostini, crackers or pita chips and top with a couple of roast tomato halves.
Notes
Prepare the slow-roast tomatoes in advance so these canapes can be thrown together quickly. You can buy great baba ganoush from the supermarket, but if you want to make it yourself, use this smoky eggplant dip recipe here.These canapes are great as part of a Middle Eastern feast with a combination of Asparagus Fattoush, Beetroot, Spiced Almond, Date & Feta Salad, Arabian Roast Chicken, Pomegranate Sauce & Pilav, Honey-Roast Pumpkin with Tahini Yoghurt & Dukkah, Fish with Sesame, Pistachio & Harissa Crust, and Eggplant, Pomegranate, Feta & Mint Israeli Couscous.