Description
Enjoy the burst of flavors in these Garlic Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, a perfect side dish or appetizer with a Mediterranean flair. The sweetness of cherry tomatoes combines with the savory garlic and oregano, creating a delightful dish that’s both easy to make and impressive to serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Cherry Tomatoes:
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Tomatoes: In a large bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast the Tomatoes: Spread the tomatoes cut side up in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 20–25 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and slightly caramelized.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving, if desired.
Notes
- These roasted tomatoes are perfect as a pasta topping, on crostini, or stirred into salads.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
