Balsamic Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Balsamic roasted cherry tomatoes are a stunning Italian-inspired side dish where simple tomatoes transform into sweet, jammy, caramelized jewels bursting with concentrated flavor. The balsamic vinegar reduces into a glossy syrup that coats each tomato as it roasts. At only 90 calories per serving, this vegan low-carb side is packed with lycopene, vitamin C, and antioxidants.

Ingredients

• 600g cherry tomatoes, mixed colors if possible
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Fresh basil leaves, torn, for garnish
• Flaky sea salt, for finishing

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a small baking dish or sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Rinse and dry cherry tomatoes. Leave them whole.
3. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
4. Add cherry tomatoes and garlic halves to the balsamic mixture. Toss to coat.
5. Pour tomatoes and all the liquid into the prepared baking dish.
6. Tuck thyme sprigs among the tomatoes.
7. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes are blistered, jammy, and starting to burst. The balsamic should have reduced to a sticky glaze around the tomatoes.
8. Remove from oven. Discard thyme sprigs.
9. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with fresh torn basil and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature with crusty bread, over burrata, or alongside grilled meats.

Tips & Variations

• Use a shallow baking dish with a lip to contain the balsamic glaze as it reduces.
• Mixed colors of cherry tomatoes (red, yellow, orange) create a more visually stunning presentation.
• The roasting liquid left in the pan is liquid gold. Pour it over pasta, use it as a salad dressing, or dip bread into it.
• Add a handful of kalamata olives for a Mediterranean variation.
• Use as a bruschetta topping by spooning over grilled bread rubbed with garlic.

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 135 kcal

Protein: 1.7g

Fat: 10.3g

Carbs: 10.3g

Fiber: 2.1g

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