Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes on white plate
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Roasted cherry tomatoes are covered in olive oil, garlic and herbs. They are then roasted in the oven and make a great side dish, topping for bread or pasta!

roasted cherry tomatoes on a serving platter

We are fans of roasted vegetables. A few of our readers’ favorite roasted recipes are:

Whether you have a garden overflowing with cherry tomatoes or have a container on your counter unsure of what to do with them, roasted cherry tomatoes are a great way to use them up! You can make a big batch in just minutes. Not to mention, this recipe is simple to double or triple.

Related: How to Roast Fruits and Vegetables

vertical close up shot of roasted cherry tomatoes on baking sheet with aluminum foil

How to use roasted tomatoes?

While you can enjoy roasted cherry tomatoes by themselves, there’s a variety of ways to enjoy them:

  • On a pizza
  • Topped on salads
  • Over pasta or zucchini noodles
  • Mixed in with marinara or spaghetti sauce
  • As a layer in lasagna

Ingredients for Roasting Cherry Tomatoes

ingredients for roasted cherry tomatoes
  • cherry tomatoes – variety and color doesn’t matter
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • Italian seasoning
  • salt
  • black pepper

How do you roast cherry tomatoes?

Once you have selected your tomato variety, slice the tomatoes in half. You can also leave the tomatoes whole, however, they will burst on the baking sheet and don’t look as pretty! If you are roasting tomatoes for a recipe like our Roasted Tomato Soup recipe, you can leave whole as presentation doesn’t matter and cuts down on time.

cherry tomatoes halved in glass bowl with olive oil, garlic, italian seasoning, salt and black pepper

Simply season the tomatoes with olive oil, garlic and herbs before placing on a baking sheet.

cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet with aluminum foil that have been tossed in olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper

Place on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes.

close up shot of spoon with cherry tomatoes that have been roasted in the oven

The tomatoes will carnalize in the oven and softens the tomatoes that are packed full of flavor. Serve and enjoy!

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5 from 1 vote

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Roasted cherry tomatoes are covered in olive oil, garlic and herbs. They are then roasted in the oven and make a great side dish, topping for bread or pasta!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings4

Ingredients 

  • 16 oz. cherry tomatoes washed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions 

  • Once you have selected your tomato variety, slice the tomatoes in half. You can also leave the tomatoes whole, however, they will burst on the baking sheet and don’t look as pretty! If you are roasting tomatoes for a recipe like our Roasted Tomato Soup recipe, you can leave whole as presentation doesn’t matter and cuts down on time.
  • Simply season the tomatoes with olive oil, garlic and herbs before placing on a baking sheet.
  • Place on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
  • The tomatoes will carnalize in the oven and softens the tomatoes that are packed full of flavor.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 577IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 89
Keyword: cherry, roasted, tomatoes
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Lori Taylor is the Founder & CEO of The Produce Moms. For ten years she sold fresh produce to over 300 grocery stores throughout the United States, and today she is fully focused on working with the produce supply chain, media, and government to increase fresh produce access & consumption in the US and around the globe. Connect with Lori on LinkedIn.

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