Description
Garlic roasted cherry tomatoes are a simple yet exquisite dish that turns ripe tomatoes into sweet, tangy bites bursting with flavor. Roasting intensifies their natural sweetness while the garlic adds a savory depth. Perfect as a standalone snack or an addition to salads, pastas, and crostini, these vibrant morsels will elevate any meal. Whether youβre cooking for family or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 1 pint)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Β½ teaspoon sea salt
- ΒΌ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cool water and pat them dry.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes and minced garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss until well coated.
- Spread the seasoned tomatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until they burst and caramelize slightly.
- If desired, toss in fresh basil leaves after roasting for an aromatic finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg