Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
84 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Description
This recipe starts by halving fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes and tossing them with olive oil, crushed garlic cloves, fresh thyme sprigs, salt, and pepper in a baking dish. The seasoned tomatoes roast at 200°C (400°F) until they soften and start to burst open, about 30 minutes. The low, even roasting allows tomatoes to caramelize slightly without drying out.
The resulting tomatoes offer a balance of tender flesh and caramelized edges, infused with the fragrant herbs and garlic. Their concentrated natural sweetness makes them a versatile ingredient for many dishes.
Roasted cherry tomatoes can be spooned over pasta, scattered on pizzas, mixed into salads, or served alongside grilled dishes. Adding fresh basil before serving adds a touch of brightness. For deeper richness, the dish can be roasted with butter, or balsamic vinegar can be added pre-roasting to intensify sweetness.
These roasted tomatoes freeze well, making them a convenient batch-cooked component to add flavor to various meals later.
Ingredients
- 350 g cherry tomato halved
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic crushed, clove
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 6 prig thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Put 350 g Cherry tomatoes into a baking dish with 2 tablespoon Olive oil, 4 Garlic clove, 6 sprig Thyme and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper and mix well.
- Put into the oven for cook for 30 minutes, until the tomatoes have started to burst open.
Notes
- Choose the freshest, ripest cherry tomatoes for optimal flavor.
- Add a splash of balsamic vinegar before roasting to enhance sweetness and caramelization.
- Freeze leftovers to use in pasta, pizza, or salads later.
- Consider roasting with melted butter for richer flavor.
- Sprinkle fresh basil on top before serving for added freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion (no bread) | |
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 23.3mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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