SLOW-ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH BASIL OIL
When you roast cherry tomatoes, they caramelize and become even sweeter. This dish was inspired by a huge pile of roasted red and yellow cherry tomatoes that a friend served at a dinner party recently; they were drizzled with diluted pesto and placed alongside a luxurious mound of burrata. You can serve these as an appetizer (have napkins close by) or side dish, or tossed with pasta. You can easily multiply this recipe, but you won't have to use much more olive oil to coat the tomatoes. This gorgeous emerald-colored oil is a condiment that you can keep in your refrigerator for up to a week. Keep it in a squeeze bottle, and drizzle it over tomatoes, fish, chicken or other vegetables. It looks beautiful on a white plate, and a little goes a long way.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories weekday, appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield Serves 8 to 10 as an hors d'oeuvre
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Place the tomatoes in a baking dish large enough to fit them in a single layer. Add the salt and sugar, and toss together. Add the regular olive oil, and toss again. Place in the oven for 45 minutes until the skins have shriveled and just split; the tomatoes should still be still intact. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, and salt generously. Fill a medium bowl with ice water. Place the basil in the boiling water, and blanch for 15 seconds. Remove with a skimmer, and transfer to the ice water. Drain and squeeze out excess water, then place on a clean dish towel and again squeeze out as much water as you can. Place in a blender with the olive oil. Blend one to two minutes until the olive oil is green and tinged with flecks of basil. Transfer to a squeeze bottle, and refrigerate.
- Arrange the tomatoes on a platter. Drizzle the bright green basil oil decoratively around and over them, and pour on any juices from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 145, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 56 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
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Marivel Morales
[email protected]These roasted cherry tomatoes are a delicious and easy way to add some flavor to your meals. They're perfect for a quick and easy side dish or as a topping for salads, pizzas, and pasta dishes.
Zubayer Hossin
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The tomatoes are always roasted to perfection and the basil oil is so flavorful.
Ezna Sajid
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cherry tomatoes. They're also a great addition to salads, sandwiches, and wraps.
Ashley Wands
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. The roasted tomatoes are delicious and the basil oil is the perfect finishing touch.
jason j gamer
[email protected]These roasted cherry tomatoes are a great way to add some color and flavor to your meals. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.
Carter Inutuinaq
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the tomatoes and they were gone in no time.
Md Mojahar Hossain
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook cherry tomatoes, and this recipe is a keeper. The tomatoes are roasted to perfection and the basil oil is a great way to add flavor.
Kingsley Ikehchukwu
[email protected]This is a great way to use up cherry tomatoes. They're so easy to make and they're a delicious addition to any meal.
dahami Greenwich
[email protected]I love this recipe! The tomatoes are always perfectly roasted and the basil oil is so flavorful. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Hafeez jee
[email protected]These tomatoes are amazing! They're so sweet and flavorful, and the basil oil is the perfect complement. I could eat them all day long.
Naik Muhammad
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of roasted tomatoes, but these were surprisingly good. The slow roasting process really brings out their sweetness and the basil oil adds a nice savory flavor. I would definitely make these again.
Petros Modibetsane
[email protected]These roasted cherry tomatoes are so simple to make, yet they're so flavorful and delicious. I love serving them as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish, or even just as a snack.
A1 techsss
[email protected]I was looking for a simple recipe for roasted cherry tomatoes and this one fit the bill perfectly. The tomatoes were delicious and the basil oil was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
stephanie gaunce
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The tomatoes are roasted to perfection and the basil oil is a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.
Chikaodi Matthew
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The tomatoes are always perfectly roasted and the basil oil is so flavorful. I love using different types of tomatoes, too, like heirloom tomatoes or cherry tomatoes.
M Ahtasham
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a total success! The tomatoes were so easy to make and they looked so colorful and inviting on the platter. Everyone loved them.
Patience Diaba
[email protected]These cherry tomatoes are bursting with flavor! The slow roasting process intensifies their sweetness and caramelizes them slightly, while the basil oil adds a lovely savory note. I served them as a side dish with grilled chicken and they were a huge