Easy Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
These sweet and juicy oven roasted tomatoes are the perfect way to add a burst of flavor to any meal.
recipesbynani.comThere is something magical about what happens to cherry tomatoes when they spend a little time in the oven. They soften up, release their juices, and become so incredibly sweet. I love keeping a jar of these in my fridge because they make everything taste better.
You can toss these over some warm pasta, pile them onto sourdough toast with a little ricotta, or stir them into your cottage cheese for a savory snack. The trick is to give them enough room on the pan so they roast rather than steam.
🧺 Ingredients
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: a few sprigs of fresh thyme or basil
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2
Wash the cherry tomatoes and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 3
Place the tomatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- 4
Add the olive oil, smashed garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to the pan.
- 5
Toss everything together with your hands or a spatula until the tomatoes are well coated.
- 6
Spread the tomatoes out into a single layer so they are not crowded.
- 7
Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until the skins have burst and the tomatoes are tender.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
💡 Tips
Store these in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to five days. If you have extra oil left in the pan after roasting, save it to use as a flavorful base for a salad dressing.
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