Name: Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1¼ lbs cherry tomatoes ((cut into halves) (562g)); 2 tbsp vegetable oil; ½ tsp dried thyme; 2 cloves garlic ((minced)); ½ tsp kosher salt; ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup mint leaves ((roughly chopped) (5g))

These simple and tasty Roasted Cherry Tomatoes are a great way to enjoy the abundance of a fall harvest. Only 20 minutes to prepare.

Our growing season in Minnesota is really short. Last year I had to harvest my giant size Mortgage Lifter tomatoes early because they did not have enough time to ripen before the cold weather set in. This year I decided to grow cherry tomatoes which are supposed to mature quickly. Of course, I did not anticipate that the weather would turn cold earlier and so it looks like I have the same problem once again this year.

With two days of frost last week, I was forced to harvest my entire crop of cherry tomatoes. Both the ripe and green tomatoes weighed about 3¼ pounds with more green than red. I used the ripe tomatoes for this simple and tasty Roasted Cherry Tomatoes side dish and made this Green Tomato Tart with the rest. Thankfully, there are many things I can make with green tomatoes because it is a pity and a waste to thrown them away.

Vine ripen cherry tomatoes are really sweet. They are best eaten fresh with little to no seasoning. In the summer, I like to throw them on the grill in a grill basket when we cook our steaks. This time I had to broil them in the oven and it worked just as nicely. It took only 8 to 10 minutes and they were done. Since I also harvested a whole lot of mint from the garden, I use them as a garnish this time. Fresh basil leaves are a great substitute or you can use a combination of the two, if preferred.

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

These simple and tasty Roasted Cherry Tomatoes are a great way to enjoy the abundance of a fall harvest. Only 20 minutes to prepare.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6

Calories: 81 kcal

Author: Linda Ooi

Ingredients

1¼ lbs cherry tomatoes (cut into halves) (562g)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
½ tsp dried thyme
2 cloves garlic (minced)
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup mint leaves (roughly chopped) (5g)

Instructions

Place oven grating on the top most level. Set oven to broil.
Brush cast iron grill pan with vegetable oil. Then place cherry tomatoes in the pan, cut side facing up. Brush tomatoes with vegetable oil.
Sprinkle dried thyme, minced garlic, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper over the tomatoes
Broil (grill) tomatoes for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven.
Transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil over roasted tomatoes. Sprinkle with chopped mint leaves and serve immediately.

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes make a delicious side dish for grilled meats or fish. They provide a light, fruity, and minty contrast to heavy meat dishes. Do give it a try.