Balsamic Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
23 mins
Total Time
26 mins
These balsamic roasted cherry tomatoes are sweet like candy and delicious on a slice of bread, in a sandwich, in a pasta, on a pizza or as a topping for focaccia. With herbs, shallots and a good drizzle of balsamic vinegar they are a sweet-savory treat.
Course:
Side Dishes, Appetizers/Snacks
Cuisine:
American, Italian
Keyword:
Vegetarian, Quick and Easy
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 58 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes (4 cups)
- 2 shallots sliced ¼-inch thick
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic sliced (optional)
- ½ teaspoon dried herbs (Italian seasoning, Herbes de Provence, dried thyme, dried oregano or any dried herb)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 6 to 8 fresh basil leaves
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- fresh basil or parsley for finishing
Instructions
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Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
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Toss the cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic (if using) and dried herbs in a large bowl with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Stir in the basil leaves, tearing any large leaves in half. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Place the tomatoes onto a baking sheet in one layer and transfer the sheet to the oven. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tomatoes start to burst open, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
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Finish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley or basil.
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Serve with pasta, rice, on bread or over chicken or fish.
Recipe Notes
To roast halved cherry tomatoes, cut the shallots a little thinner and roast for 15 to 20 minutes at 400°F.
Nutrition Facts
Balsamic Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 19mg1%
Potassium 372mg11%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 792IU16%
Vitamin C 37mg45%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.