Description
Garlic Roasted Cherry Tomatoes deliver pure summer garden flavor straight to your plate, with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness. Roasting these little gems brings out their natural sweetness and creates a simple side dish that pairs perfectly with almost anything.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a sizzling 400°F, ensuring the rack sits in the middle position for even roasting.
- Gently wash your 2 cups of cherry tomatoes under cool water, then pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- Transfer the tomatoes into a spacious mixing bowl where they can move freely during seasoning.
- Mince 4 cloves of garlic into tiny, fragrant pieces that will infuse incredible flavor into the dish.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the tomatoes, coating them generously.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper across the tomatoes.
- Use your hands to toss and massage the seasonings, ensuring every tomato gets an even, delicious coating.
- Spread the seasoned tomatoes across a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single, uncrowded layer.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 400°F oven and roast for precisely 20-25 minutes.
- Watch for the tomatoes to become slightly caramelized and begin bursting with concentrated sweetness.
- Remove the baking sheet and let the roasted tomatoes rest for 3-5 minutes before serving warm.
- Optional: Drizzle 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar over the tomatoes for an extra layer of tangy complexity.
Notes
- Selecting ripe, firm cherry tomatoes ensures the best roasted flavor and texture.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for a richer, more complex taste profile.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like basil or thyme to add extra depth to the roasted tomatoes.
- For a low-carb or keto-friendly option, these roasted tomatoes make an excellent side dish or salad topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg