Sauteed Grape Tomatoes
Elevate your next meal with the vibrant flavors of sautéed grape tomatoes, a simple yet irresistible side dish that’s ready in just 12 minutes! Bursting with sweet and juicy goodness, these bite-sized tomatoes are sautéed to perfection in garlic-infused olive oil, seasoned with a touch of sea salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Fresh basil leaves add an herbaceous finish, making this dish a perfect accompaniment to pastas, grilled proteins, or even as a savory toast topping. Quick to prepare and packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this recipe is a delicious way to maximize the natural sweetness of ripe grape tomatoes while keeping things light and healthy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the grape tomatoes under cool water and pat dry with a clean towel.
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is shimmering, add the chopped garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Add the grape tomatoes to the skillet and stir to coat them in the garlic-infused oil.
Sprinkle the sea salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes over the tomatoes.
Cook the tomatoes, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until they begin to blister and soften. Avoid overcooking to retain their texture.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves, tearing them into smaller pieces as you add them.
Serve warm as a side dish or as a topping for pasta, toast, or grilled proteins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1204 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 746 mg | 16% | |
*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.
