Roasted Tomato 'n' Garlic Mayonnaise Recipe

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“We love to use this versatile mayo on any sandwich, but it's especially good on a BLT. I usually make a big batch on the weekends and use it as leftovers to dress up any evening meal.” —Cindie Haras of Boca Raton, Florida

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Roasted Tomato 'n' Garlic Mayonnaise Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Yield: 13 Servings

15 35 50

Ingredients

4 plum tomatoes
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 whole garlic bulb
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

Directions

Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise; drizzle cut sides with 1-1/2 teaspoons oil. Combine the herbs, pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt; sprinkle over tomatoes. Place cut side down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off garlic bulb. Brush with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Wrap in heavy-duty foil; place on baking sheet with tomatoes. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes.
Turn tomatoes; drizzle with remaining oil. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until garlic is tender and tomatoes are softened. Cool for 10 minutes.
Squeeze softened garlic into a small bowl; chop tomatoes and add to garlic. Stir in mayonnaise and remaining salt until blended. Yield: 1-2/3 cups.

Nutritional Facts 2 tablespoons equals 61 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 203 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 fat.

Originally published as Roasted Tomato 'n' Garlic Mayonnaise in Healthy Cooking June/July 2008, p33