Sesame Tomatoes
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistible Sesame Tomatoes, a vibrant and flavorful medley of caramelized cherry tomatoes infused with a savory-sweet sesame dressing. Bursting with umami from soy sauce, the subtle sweetness of honey, and the nutty aroma of toasted sesame seeds, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. Perfect as a side for grilled meats, as a topping for rice, or even on its own, these juicy tomatoes are sautéed to silky perfection with garlic, making them as versatile as they are delicious. Garnished with optional scallions for a fresh pop of color, these Sesame Tomatoes are sure to impress at your next meal. Try this delightful dish and savor the harmony of bold Asian-inspired flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 1 stalk Scallions (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Slice the larger ones in half, keeping smaller ones whole if desired.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, salt, and black pepper. Set the mixture aside.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast them for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a small bowl and set aside.
In the same skillet, increase heat to medium-high and add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil (from the dressing mixture). Once hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and start to caramelize. Some tomatoes may burst, which is fine.
Reduce the heat to low and pour the remaining sesame oil mixture over the tomatoes. Stir to coat the tomatoes evenly in the sauce and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the tomatoes and toss gently.
Transfer the sesame tomatoes to a serving dish and garnish with thinly sliced scallions, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
435 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.1 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1204 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1337 mg | 28% | |
*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.
