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Garlic-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Basil
Side dish

Garlic-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Basil

Cherry tomatoes roast with olive oil, sliced garlic, and oregano until blistered and bursting, then get a shower of fresh basil. Spoon them and their juices next to meatballs, chicken, or fish. They can share the oven with dinner.

25 mins 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pints Cherry Tomatoes
  • 3 cloves of Garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Basil (Fresh)
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F.
  2. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the tomatoes with the olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano, then spread them in a single layer.
  3. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are blistered and starting to burst.
  4. Scatter the basil over the top and serve warm with the pan juices spooned over.