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Golden slices of crusty bread layered with roasted tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil.

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes made with fresh cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired
Keyword: Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 16 oz cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh minced herbs such as parsley, basil, or chives
  • Cooking spray or oil for greasing the baking sheet

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or oil.
  • Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
  • Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  • Stir until the mixture is well blended.
  • Drizzle the olive oil and herb mixture evenly over the cherry tomatoes.
  • Toss gently until the tomatoes are evenly coated.
  • Spread the tomatoes back into a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are softened, juicy, and lightly caramelized around the edges.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
  • Sprinkle the roasted tomatoes with the fresh minced herbs.
  • Serve warm, at room temperature, or as a topping for pasta, toast, dips, spreads, chicken, fish, or vegetables.

Notes

To make these Roasted Cherry Tomatoes gluten free, confirm that the Italian seasoning, cooking spray, and any packaged ingredients are labeled gluten free.
Use fresh herbs, plain olive oil, fresh garlic, and unseasoned cherry tomatoes to avoid hidden gluten additives.
If serving the tomatoes with bread, pasta, dips, or spreads, choose certified gluten-free options.
Use clean utensils, cookware, and serving dishes to prevent gluten cross-contact, especially when preparing this recipe for someone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.