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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes make for a simple yet flexible dish. My friend, Joyce Wallace, who I mention here in the blog often, is a fantastic gardener, and she grows the most delicious heirloom cherry tomatoes from seed in every color. The summer tomatoes on Joyce's garden vines were ripening quickly, and I couldn't help but notice their deep red hue as the sun reflected off them. Who would have known these small orbs could be transformed into such a delicious creation? What I had in mind was something that combined the sweetness of honey with earthy roasted cherry tomatoes. To my delight, it turned out better than I could imagine – sweet yet slightly salty flavor bursts that tantalize your taste buds in every bite! If you're looking for an easy-to-make side dish or appetizer, look no further: Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Honey is just what you need. Fire up your ovens and get ready to enjoy this tasty yet healthy treat!
Cherry Tomatoes are sweet, full of flavor, and delicious.
Don't let the size of cherry tomatoes fool you into thinking there is not much interest. They can be full of flavor and sweet as honey. When slow-roasted, cherry tomatoes caramelize and become even sweeter than they are when raw. Here we serve them on farro salad with a sprinkle of goat cheese. If you have a nice baguette handy, you can serve honey-roasted cherry tomato bruschetta to your guests. I've tossed them into angel hair pasta with pine nuts, freshly chopped basil, and smoked turkey, cubed for a satisfying summer supper. They can also be served on top of a veggie salad to add a layer of flavor that will amaze and impress your guests.
Did you know
Tomatoes contain beneficial nutrients and antioxidants, a rich source of vitamins A and C, folic acid, biotin, molybdenum, and vitamin K. They are also an excellent source of copper, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), vitamin B6, folate, niacin, vitamin E, and phosphorus.
How to Make Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Lightly oil roasting pan.
- Halve the tomatoes and place them cut-side up in the pan. They should fit snugly with little or no space between them.
- Crush garlic with a pinch of salt then beat it with honey, olive oil, and a good grinding of pepper.
- Spoon this sticky, garlicky mixture over the tomatoes.
- Roast for about 30 minutes until golden, juicy, and bubbling.
Superb hot or cold. Sweet and tangy. Enjoy.
Roasted cherry tomatoes are a simple yet flexible dish that can tantalize your taste buds. My friend Joyce Wallace grows the most delicious heirloom cherry tomatoes from seed in every color. The summer tomatoes on Joyce's garden vines were ripening quickly, and I couldn't help but notice their deep red hue as the sun reflected off them. Who would have known these small orbs could be transformed into such a delicious creation? What I had in mind was something that combined the sweetness of honey with earthy roasted cherry tomatoes. To my delight, it turned out better than I could imagine – sweet yet slightly salty flavor bursts that tantalize your taste buds in every bite! If you're looking for an easy-to-make side dish or appetizer, look no further than roasted cherry tomatoes with honey.
