Cherry Tomato and Onion Saute
Brighten up your meal with this quick and flavorful Cherry Tomato and Onion Sauté, a vibrant side dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Featuring sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes, tender caramelized onions, and aromatic garlic, this simple recipe is elevated with a drizzle of olive oil, a hint of dried oregano, and fresh basil for a garden-fresh finish. Perfect as a standalone side, a topping for pasta or bruschetta, or even paired with grilled protein, this versatile dish bursts with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. With minimal prep and wholesome ingredients, it’s an easy go-to for weeknight dinners and an essential addition to your repertoire of healthy, delicious recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 units garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 6 leaves fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Rinse the cherry tomatoes under running water and pat them dry. Slice each tomato in half and set aside.
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion into half-moons.
Mince the garlic cloves and set aside with the other prepared ingredients.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced onion and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes, or until the onions begin to soften and turn translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to let the garlic burn.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices. The mixture should become saucy.
Remove the skillet from heat and tear fresh basil leaves over the top. Gently stir to incorporate the basil.
Serve the sautéed cherry tomato and onion mixture warm as a side dish, or use it as a topping for pasta, bruschetta, or grilled proteins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
363 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1204 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 915 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
