Description
Explore various delicious recipes and ideas for using cherry tomatoes in your meals.
Ingredients
- Cherry tomatoes – 2 cups
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- Fresh basil – 1/4 cup, chopped
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
- Balsamic vinegar – 1 tablespoon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and place them in a baking dish.
- Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and add minced garlic.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until they are soft and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and stir in fresh basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar if desired before serving.
Notes
- Cherry tomatoes can also be used in salads, pasta dishes, or as a topping for bruschetta.
- For a fresh salad, combine roasted cherry tomatoes with mozzarella and fresh basil.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cherry tomatoes, recipes, cooking, roasting, Italian cuisine