Description
Garlic roasted cherry tomatoes are a vibrant, flavorful side dish that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your table. With juicy cherry tomatoes infused with aromatic garlic and drizzled with olive oil, this dish is simple to prepare yet impressive enough for any occasion. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a delightful addition to gatherings, these tomatoes can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 1 pint)
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and dry the cherry tomatoes. Slice the garlic thinly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, sliced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until soft and slightly blistered.
- If using, drizzle balsamic vinegar over the tomatoes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (75g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg