Description
These Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic offer a simple yet flavorful side dish that’s perfect for enhancing any meal. Sweet cherry tomatoes are coated with olive oil, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper, then roasted until their skins begin to shrivel, releasing a deep, concentrated flavor. This easy recipe is perfect served alongside toasted bread, pasta, or grilled proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomatoes
- 2 pounds cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes, cut in half)
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4-6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for roasting the tomatoes.
- Prepare the tomatoes: In a large bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, crushed garlic, salt, and black pepper until every tomato is evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Spread the seasoned tomatoes out in a single layer on a large baking sheet to ensure even roasting.
- Roast the tomatoes: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tomato skins start to shrivel and the tomatoes become juicy and tender.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and optionally garnish with fresh herbs. Enjoy these roasted tomatoes alongside toasted bread, tossed in pesto pasta, or as a flavorful topping for grilled chicken.
Notes
- You can substitute grape tomatoes if cherry tomatoes are unavailable.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference.
- Fresh herbs like basil, thyme, or oregano complement roasted tomatoes well.
- Use roasted tomatoes immediately for best texture and flavor, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- These tomatoes can also be pureed to make a rich sauce.
