Description
This roasted cherry tomatoes recipe (Garlic Herb Confetti) offers a vibrant, flavorful side dish perfect for busy weeknights, transforming simple ingredients into a gourmet-tasting experience with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup fresh herbs (Basil, Parsley, Oregano), finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400F (200C) and let it fully heat. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for effortless cleanup.
- Prep Ingredients: Wash cherry tomatoes. Mince 4 garlic cloves finely, and finely chop 0.25 cup of fresh herbs.
- Toss and Season: On the prepared sheet pan, combine tomatoes, minced garlic, 3 Tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp sea salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Toss until well coated.
- Roast to Perfection: Place the sheet pan in the oven. Roast for 15-20 minutes, until tomatoes soften, burst, and lightly caramelize (if garlic browns too fast, add it halfway through).
- Confetti Finish: Remove from the oven. Immediately sprinkle generously with the fresh herb confetti.
Notes
Consider a drizzle of balsamic glaze or a pinch of red pepper flakes for an easy flavor upgrade. For best roasting, avoid overcrowding the sheet pan. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 180 g)
- Calories: 140 calories
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg