Easy Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
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Easy Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Description
Starting with halved cherry tomatoes, the recipe blends them with chopped garlic, minced Italian parsley and basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and optional red chili flakes. The mixture is spread on a lined baking sheet and roasted at 375°F for about 25 minutes until the tomatoes show roasting signs, softening and caramelizing slightly.
Roasting brings out the natural sweetness while the garlic and herbs provide aromatic notes. The finishing garnish of fresh minced basil and parsley enhances the herbal brightness. The texture is tender with some tomatoes slightly burst, creating a juicy, flavorful result.
This preparation pairs well as a side dish on its own, a topping for grilled meats or fish, or spooned over pasta or rice. The roasting liquid is flavorful and can be saved for dipping bread or adding to dishes for extra depth.
Choosing to roast whole cherry tomatoes leads to burst tomatoes that offer bold flavor though a rustic appearance. Using the broiler briefly at the end can add smoky notes.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups cherry tomato halved
- 5 garlic chopped, cloves
- 1 tablespoon Italian parsley minced
- 1 tablespoon basil minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼-½ teaspoon salt depends on your saltiness preference
- ¼-½ teaspoon red chili flakes optional for spice
- basil for garnish, fresh, minced
- Italian parsley for garnish, fresh, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, add all the ingredients and thoroughly mix together
- Place the tomato mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until all the tomatoes look roasted.
- Garnish with minced basil and Italian parsley.
Notes
- Keep the roasting liquid to drizzle over pasta, rice, or as a dipping sauce for bread.
- For more smoky flavor, briefly broil the tomatoes after roasting.
- Whole cherry tomatoes can be roasted but may burst and look less uniform though taste remains great.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 326mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 623mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1650IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 65mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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