Description
Experience the magical simplicity and flavor of Oven Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cherry Tomatoes. This dish combines the sweet burst of cherry tomatoes with rich garlic and Parmesan cheese, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Fresh cherry tomatoes
- Garlic (3-4 cloves)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (½ cup)
- Extra virgin olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley, for garnish)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse your cherry tomatoes under cold water and pat them dry with a clean towel. Slice each tomato in half lengthwise and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Mince 3-4 cloves of garlic and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes. Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the tomatoes and toss everything together until the tomatoes are well coated.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Feel free to add any additional herbs at this point if desired.
- Grate about ½ cup of Parmesan cheese and mix it into the tomato mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Spread the tomato mixture out evenly on the sheet, cut side up, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for about 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender and the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Once they are done roasting, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil if desired and sprinkle with fresh herbs for a bright finish.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Choose ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. Don’t skip the garlic, as it is essential to the dish. You can experiment with different cheeses for a unique twist.