🍅 Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped (optional)

• Optional: balsamic vinegar drizzle or fresh basil for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat Oven

   • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare Tomatoes

   • Place halved cherry tomatoes in a bowl.

   • Toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs (if using).

3. Roast

   • Spread tomatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet in a single layer.

   • Roast for 15–20 minutes, until tomatoes are soft, slightly caramelized, and bursting.

4. Serve

   • Drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar if desired and garnish with fresh basil.

   • Serve as a side, toss with pasta, or add to salads and sandwiches.

✨ Tip: Roasted cherry tomatoes keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days and can also be frozen for future use.