Easy Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic, Balsamic, + Herbs

There’s no vegetable we can think of from the top of our heads that doesn’t benefit from roasting. However, whereas roasting asparagus, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts may help to bring out their flavor and add subtle caramelization and crispiness, the transformation between raw and oven-roasted tomatoes is mind-blowing.

Why? Because roasting cherry tomatoes is the perfect way to bring out their natural sweetness and cook away some of the liquid for a concentrated flavor that turns them into tender, flavorful morsels quite literally bursting with flavor. Even your veggie-wary family members might enjoy these.

Combined with garlic, fresh herbs, and balsamic, these baked cherry tomatoes may even outshine the rest of your breakfast, brunch, and dinner table! So whether you have a glut of tomatoes to use or need a way to bring life back to out-of-season or slightly old tomatoes, get ready to fall in love with these garlic and balsamic roasted cherry tomatoes!

The Ingredients

• Tomatoes: While we’ve focused on cherry tomatoes this time, you can use this method for roasted grape tomatoes, mini plum tomatoes, and other similar-sized mini tomatoes.
• Olive oil: Use extra-virgin olive oil if you can, as the combination of EVOO and tomatoes increases nutrient and antioxidant absorption.
• Garlic: Don’t be shy with the garlic cloves. Roasting will mellow their flavor.
• Fresh herbs: We used a combination of minced basil and Italian parsley, but you could use just one. Other herbs that pair well with baked cherry tomatoes include thyme, rosemary, or even dried Italian seasoning.
• Seasonings: You only need a little sea salt to help the baked cherry tomatoes flavor shine. Add red pepper flakes for some spice, if preferred.
• Balsamic vinegar: Roasted balsamic tomatoes are a heavenly thing. The vinegar will caramelize and sweeten in the oven while providing bright flavor and depth. However, omit the vinegar if preferred.

What Else Could I Add to Oven Roasted Tomatoes?

You could add to the roasted cherry tomatoes recipe in several ways, including adding:

• Black pepper—to season
• Bell peppers—finely chopped for extra flavor
• Pitted black olives
• Nutritional yeast (or a shreddable vegan parmesan)—for ‘cheesy’ flavor

How to Roast Cherry Tomatoes

Follow just four fuss-free steps for this recipe for roasted cherry tomatoes.

• 1) First, preheat the oven to 375F/190C and prepare either a parchment paper-lined baking tray or a high-sided baking dish.
• 2) Meanwhile, slice the tomatoes in half (or leave them whole), chop or mince the garlic, and mince the fresh herbs (keep some aside for garnishing the roasted cherry tomatoes).
• 3) Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and toss well to combine.

• 4) Transfer to the prepared baking tray in a single layer, and roast the cherry tomatoes in the oven for 25 minutes, until tender.

What to Serve With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes?

You can enjoy oven roasted cherry tomatoes warm or at room temperature in dozens of ways. It’s become one of our favorite sides to pair with practically any meal. We particularly enjoy these roasted balsamic tomatoes with:

• Focaccia or crusty bread—for dipping/spreading, like a bruschetta appetizer
• Over avocado toast
• Over pasta (like pesto pasta) or zoodles
• With rice and risotto
• With savory oatmeal or polenta
• In vegan sandwiches, wraps, and burgers
• Alongside scrambled tofu, in vegan omelettes, savory crepes, etc.
• Turn into a pasta sauce
• Add to salads—like caprese salad, leafy salads, and buddha bowls
• To garnish hummus, white bean dip, and other dips