5 from 54 votes
Blistered Tomatoes
Blistered Tomatoes feature cherry tomatoes cooked in olive oil until their skins blister and soften, enhanced by minced garlic and fresh basil. The tomatoes develop a slightly charred, juicy texture with a balance of savory and herbal notes. This straightforward method highlights the fresh flavors of the tomatoes, creating a versatile side or topping for various dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
78 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomato
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tablespoon basil or other herbs, chopped, fresh
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes and let them sit undisturbed in the pan for 2 minutes, to blister on the bottom.
- Add the garlic, salt, and pepper, then stir together with the tomatoes. Let them cook and blister another 2-3 minutes, stirring a few more times.
- Remove the blistered tomatoes from the heat, then top with chopped basil or other fresh herbs.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
78kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
170mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
391IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 391IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.