Roasted Grape or Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

"How Easy and How Good! This is one of the simplest and best side dishes. The key is fresh tomatoes; and I make my own seasoning mix, but a good Italian seasoning will work just as well. Nothing more than seasoning, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Roast or pan sear and enjoy."

Original is 5 servings

Metric US

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Ingredients

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1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt and pepper

Pinch sugar
Garnish:
1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced (optional)

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (18.6 g)
Calories 31.5
Total Fat - 2.8 g
Saturated Fat - 0.5 g
Cholesterol - 0 mg
Sodium - 2.9 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 2 g
Dietary Fiber - 0.3 g
Sugars - 0.2 g
Protein - 0.1 g
Calcium - 3.1 mg
Iron - 0.2 mg
Vitamin C - 1.6 mg
Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Tomatoes ... Add the tomatoes to a bowl along with the olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and sugar; toss well. Add to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil for easy clean up.

Step 2

Bake or Pan Sear ... I prefer to roast mine in a 400 degree oven, middle shelf for 15-20 minutes until the tomatoes begin to pop. However, these can also be done in a non stick pan on medium high heat for approximately the same amount of time. To me the oven just adds extra flavor you can't get on the stove top.

Step 3

Serve ... These are just good - served with just about anything. Grilled steak, baked fish, lamb chops, etc. A nice touch to the dish is to toss with fresh basil, optional, but it is a nice finish to the dish. ENJOY!