Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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Learn How to Make the Perfect Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes that burst with flavor! Perfect for pasta, salads, or as a delicious side dish, our easy recipe will become your new staple.

Table of Contents

• Ingredients
• Visual Step-by-Step Instructions
• Variations
• Serving Suggestions
• More Recipes with Tomatoes
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Let’s be real; cherry tomatoes are fantastic raw, but roasting them? That’s where the magic happens. The heat caramelizes their natural sugars, giving them a rich, deep flavor that’s both sweet and savory. Under the gentle heat of the oven, they begin to shrink, concentrating their flavors into little, sweet flavor bombs.

Plus, this roasted cherry tomato recipe is such a versatile dish – from tossing them into a salad, pairing with your favorite pasta, or simply enjoying them as is, these roasted beauties are a game-changer.

In this blog post, I’ll show you just how easy it is to prepare oven-roasted tomatoes at home, the different recipe variations you can try, and the best ways to serve them.

Visual Step-by-Step Instructions

• Wash the cherry tomatoes and place them in an oven-safe dish. Add sliced garlic cloves, olive oil, maple syrup, thyme, salt, and pepper, and toss well.
• Roast in a preheated oven (355°F/180°C) for 30 minutes. Stir briefly halfway through the time.
• Take the roasted tomatoes out of the oven and enjoy them warm or cold!

Variations

• Herbs: Feel free to use any dried or fresh herbs like oregano, basil, sage, or an Italian herb blend.
• Balsamic Vinegar: A splash of balsamic vinegar creates a great sweet-sour balance.
• Spicy: If you like it hot, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
• Mediterranean: Sprinkle the tomatoes before roasting with a mix of chopped black olives, capers, and some feta cheese. This gives the tomatoes a lovely Greek twist.
• Italian: Just before the tomatoes are done, add a few mini mozzarella balls or burrata cheese and some fresh basil leaves. This turns your oven-roasted tomatoes into a sort of Caprese from the oven.
• A Touch of the Orient: A pinch of ground cumin, coriander, and a spoonful of harissa paste give the tomatoes an exotic spice that goes perfectly with couscous or flatbread.
• Parmesan Crunch: Sprinkle the tomatoes before roasting with a mix of grated Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. This provides a crispy crust with a hint of umami.

Serving Suggestions

• With Pasta: Mix them with freshly cooked pasta (spaghetti or rigatoni) and a touch of Parmesan – a simple and yet divine meal for the whole family! Also tastes great on quinoa or couscous.
• As a Roasted Tomato Salad: Combine the warm tomatoes with fresh lettuce, a handful of roasted nuts, and a splash of lemon juice for a warming salad.
• For Breakfast or Brunch: Serve them with scrambled eggs or on avocado toast for a colorful start to the day.
• On an Antipasti Platter: Pair them with various cheeses, olives, and artichoke hearts for a Mediterranean appetizer plate.
• On Pizza or Flatbread: Oven-roasted tomatoes give your favorite flatbread or pizza an intensely fruity kick.
• Italian Crostini: On toasted bread with a layer of ricotta or mascarpone – a dream for the palate.
• On Feta Dip: They taste fabulous combined with salty feta. Try this recipe for Whipped Feta with Oven-Roasted Tomatoes!

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