Description
Sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes roasted with olive oil, garlic, and herbs. A simple, flavorful, and versatile dish perfect as a side, topping, or ingredient for pasta, toast, or salads.
Ingredients
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss the halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs if using.
- Spread the tomatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 15–20 minutes until soft, caramelized, and slightly blistered.
- Serve warm as a side dish, on toast, or mix into pasta, grains, or salads.
Notes
Use grape tomatoes as a substitute for cherry tomatoes.
Add a splash of balsamic vinegar before roasting for deeper flavor.
Sprinkle red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
Swap thyme/rosemary with oregano or basil based on the dish.
Mix in sliced shallots or red onion for added sweetness.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in a skillet or oven, or enjoy cold in salads or bowls.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg