Sundried Tomato & Olive Dough Balls - Divalicious Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How to cook with dry sundried tomatoes? ›

The oil-packed ones just need to be drained. My current favorite way to use sun-dried tomatoes is in risotto. Slice them thin and add them with the rice—you can even use the hydrating liquid as part of your cooking liquid if you used dry-packed ones.

How to Use Sun Dried Tomatoes. Use sun dried tomatoes to jazz up sauces, dips, appetizers, pastas, soups and more! And, be sure not to toss the oil that the tomatoes are stored in. It's great added to salad dressings, or use it to saute some onions, garlic or shallots, before adding them to recipes.

Incorporating sun-dried tomatoes into your diet not only adds a burst of flavour to your dishes but also provides a myriad of health benefits. From their antioxidant-rich content to their potential to promote heart health and protect your skin and eyes, these little gems are worth including in your culinary repertoire.

"These wonderful tomatoes can be put on toasted bread with cheese to make bruschetta or you can add them to pasta dishes. They also make yummy garnishes and are good in salads. Don't throw the olive oil away when the tomatoes are gone!

Yes, soak sundried tomatoes in warm water to reconstitute them before using. Sundried tomatoes packed in oil, of course, would not need this step.

Bring a large frying pan to medium-high heat, then add 3 tbsp of the sundried tomato oil. Add onion and garlic and fry for about 2 minutes until softened. Add sun-dried tomatoes and gnocchi and fry on medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes from each side until the gnocchi become golden in colour.

To maximize the shelf life of your product we encourage customers to store all Bella Sun Luci sundried tomato products, once opened in a refrigerator. Our recommendation is to use the tomatoes within six months after opening, add olive oil as needed to keep tomatoes covered.

Our recommendation is that the product will maintain the freshness and red color in your refrigerator for up to six months from the date that you open the jar. Please make sure that the oil level is above the tomatoes, even if this means adding olive oil to the jar.

Can I use sun-dried tomatoes directly from the jar, or do they require preparation? Sun-dried tomatoes from a jar are ready to use straight out of the jar. They are already packed with flavor and have a soft, chewy texture.

Many store-bought sun dried tomatoes are also treated with salt prior to drying, giving them a higher sodium content. Keeping your intake to 100 grams or less per day will prevent you from taking in too much sugar and salt, while keeping your calorie intake low as well.

Can you eat sun-dried tomatoes everyday? ›

Yes! Sun-dried tomatoes can be part of a healthy diet. They're high in vitamin C, potassium, and other important nutrients. Depending on the brand, though, they may be a high sodium food.

Rinse clean and place on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to dry. Once completely cooled, season with desired dried herbs and spices. Pack the tomatoes into the jar tightly, then pour high-quality olive oil over the dried tomatoes to cover completely. Transfer to the fridge and store for up to 2 months.

Because the recipe has very few ingredients, be sure you have good-quality sun-dried tomatoes—organic is preferable—and a good-quality extra-virgin olive oil as the oil infuses the tomatoes with flavor, so the better the quality, the better taste they'll have.

To rehydrate your dried tomatoes, let them soak in boiling water for 10-15 minutes until they become soft and pliable. But they can also be naturally incorporated into a lot of meals as well. Soups, stews, sauces, braises, or anything else that will be heated in a liquid. Chop them up and use them to top salads.

Essentially, yes. Both are dehydrated, just through different methods—one is left out in the sun and wind, and one is placed in a dehydrator. Both sap the water out of the tomato, leaving a more concentrated flavor. The traditional method requires a lot more work.

Safe Sun-Dried Tomato Storage

Tomatoes are acidic, which makes them far less likely to be dangerous when stored in oil, and the vinegar used to rehydrate them in this recipe acidifies them even more. For additional safety, you can add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the olive oil when storing them.

To maximize the shelf life of your product we encourage customers to store all Bella Sun Luci sundried tomato products, once opened in a refrigerator with the bag resealed. Our recommendation is to use the tomatoes within six months after opening.