Quick Very Simple Roasted Tomatoes
Elevate your everyday dishes with this irresistibly simple recipe for Quick Very Simple Roasted Tomatoes! Bursting with flavor, these roasted cherry tomatoes are seasoned with garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, and a dash of salt and pepper, then roasted to perfection in just 20 minutes. Their natural sweetness intensifies in the oven, yielding caramelized edges and a soft, juicy interior. This versatile recipe is the perfect addition to pasta, salads, or as a topping for crusty bread and homemade pizza. With only 5 minutes of prep time, it’s an easy and healthy way to add a gourmet touch to your meals. Garnish with fresh basil for a bright, herby finish that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 5 leaves fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cool water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a mixing bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes and mix to coat evenly.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Add the garlic to the tomatoes.
Season the tomatoes with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Mix well to ensure all the tomatoes are evenly coated with the seasonings.
Spread the tomatoes out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Roast the tomatoes in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are slightly caramelized and the tomatoes look softened.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Optional: Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish, toss them into pasta or salads, or use them as a flavorful topping for bread or pizza.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
355 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1212 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1227 mg | 26% | |
*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.
