Heart-Healthy Charred Tomatoes
Transform your meals with these vibrant and flavorful Heart-Healthy Charred Tomatoes, a quick and easy recipe that's as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfectly blistered cherry tomatoes are pan-seared to smoky perfection in heart-friendly olive oil, infused with the aromatic warmth of garlic, and finished with a splash of tangy balsamic vinegar for a bold, savory-sweet flavor. Freshly chopped basil adds a fragrant touch, while a sprinkle of salt and pepper enhances every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish works beautifully as a side, salad topper, or even a garnish for grilled proteins. Bursting with antioxidants and Mediterranean-inspired goodness, these charred tomatoes are sure to elevate your healthy eating game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 10 leaves Fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing the cherry tomatoes and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. For larger cherry tomatoes, consider halving them to ensure even cooking.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
Heat a large non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl it around to coat the bottom of the pan.
Once the oil is hot, add the cherry tomatoes in a single layer. Allow them to cook undisturbed for about 3-4 minutes, or until they start to blister and char.
Gently shake the pan or use a spatula to turn the tomatoes over, ensuring they char on multiple sides. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring continuously to prevent the garlic from burning.
Remove the pan from the heat and add the balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Toss the tomatoes gently to coat them in the balsamic and seasonings.
Finely chop the fresh basil leaves. Sprinkle the chopped basil over the charred tomatoes.
Serve the charred tomatoes warm or at room temperature as a side dish, or use them as a topping for salads, grilled chicken, or fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
369 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1216 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1272 mg | 27% | |
*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.
