Description
These juicy caramelized tomatoes are your new favorite flavor booster. With blistered skins, sweet garlic notes, and a jammy texture, they’re the perfect topping for toast, pasta, proteins, or grain bowls. This small-batch side turns simple ingredients into bold, rich flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or smashed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (basil or thyme)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add garlic and stir gently to infuse the oil.
2. Add cherry tomatoes in a single layer. Let them sizzle and cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes.
3. Sprinkle with salt and optional sugar. Stir occasionally until tomatoes burst and the juices begin to thicken.
4. Once jammy and caramelized, remove from heat. Stir in fresh herbs.
5. Serve warm or store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
Let the tomatoes sit undisturbed when first added to help them blister properly.
Use heirloom cherry tomatoes for extra visual appeal and depth of flavor.
For a smoky twist, add a pinch of smoked paprika or red chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 195mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg