The sweet, tender tomatoes roasted in the oven give a wonderfully soft and rich flavor.
There’s nothing like biting into a juicy roasted out-of-the-oven tomato… So good!! It is a perfect side dish to any poultry, fish, or meats. Ideal for any occasion.
This recipe takes no time to prepare as the oven does it all in 20 minutes, so it is so much loved when you need a side dish at the last minute.
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I used Campari as I do love them, and I purchased some extremely fragrant ones at the market this weekend.
However, any small cherry tomatoes will work as well.
Ingredients needed to create your roasted tomatoes
Campari tomatoes – smaller therefore easier to enjoy. If you can add them to the vine, it would make for a great table presentation. Optional, of course. Smaller tomatoes are fun, too; just monitor the baking part.
Olive oil – needed to bake your tomatoes
Salt and fresh black pepper – this is all the seasoning you will need
Fresh thyme – the aroma of the tomatoes with the fresh thyme is the epitome of summer
Sea salt flakes – I like the extra crispiness over them, of course this is an optional step.
Step-by-step instructions on creating this excellent side dish
- Gather the few ingredients you need while the oven preheats to 400 degrees F.
- Gently wash and dry your tomatoes and lightly toss them with the olive oil.
- Spread them on a single layer in a baking sheet and generously season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of your tomatoes, or until soft to the touch.
- Transfer them to a serving platter and sprinkle over sea salt flakes.
Pro Tips
Remember to adjust the cooking time when using smaller tomatoes as they will cook faster.
I used thyme, but use any fresh herbs you may have; there is no need for a special trip to the grocery store.
What pairs well with your roasted tomatoes?
With the Lemon Parmesan Orange Roughy, the tomatoes bring a fresh, savory element to a very easy dinner.
While you have the oven on to bake your Chicken Spatchcocked, it is the best time to add the tomatoes to bake alongside.
If you enjoy this roasted tomato recipe, you may want to try my other recipes.
Tomato Salad with Mint – Refreshing & Super Easy
Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 pound campari tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- sea salt
- pepper, a couple of grinds
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Toss the tomatoes lightly with the olive oil on a baking sheet. Spread them out into one layer and sprinkle generously with the coarse sea salt and the pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft.
- Transfer the tomatoes to a serving platter and sprinkle with basil leaves and sea salt. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Giangi’s Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.
- Course: Sides
- Cuisine: American
- Type: Affordable Gourmet, Under 45 minutes
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Laura
So very yummy! Simple, healthy and good for you!
Giangi Townsend
Absolutely yummy!!
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