Description
Looking to upgrade your go-to food ideas with something that bursts with flavor and is incredibly easy to prepare? These Juicy Caramelized Tomatoes are the answer! Perfect as a quick breakfast addition, an easy dinner topping, or a healthy snack on crusty toast, this dish brings a burst of savory-sweet goodness to any meal. The mix of cherry and grape tomatoes roasted to perfection delivers a gorgeous texture and complex flavor that complements everything from pasta and grain bowls to eggs and proteins. This easy recipe is a must-have in your collection of breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, and food upgrades.
Ingredients
3 cups cherry tomatoes
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves minced or thinly sliced
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
a few sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or pomegranate molasses
fresh basil or microgreens for garnish
crusty bread pasta grain bowl or protein of choice for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it. If using a skillet, preheat it in the oven.
2. In a large bowl, toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, and thyme.
3. Arrange tomatoes on the prepared baking sheet or hot skillet in a single layer.
4. Roast for 20–25 minutes until the skins are blistered and juices are bubbling.
5. If needed, broil for 2 extra minutes for added char.
6. Once out, drizzle balsamic vinegar or pomegranate molasses and let rest for 5 minutes.
7. Serve over toasted bread, pasta, grilled chicken, or grains. Garnish with basil or microgreens.
Notes
Allow the tomatoes to rest after roasting so their juices thicken and the flavor deepens.
Use multicolored cherry tomatoes for a beautiful visual contrast and slightly varied sweetness.
For extra richness, serve with whipped ricotta, burrata, or crumbled feta.
Calories: 110
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1.2g
Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 210mg
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 1g
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side dish or topping
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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