Description
Juicy Caramelized Tomatoes are the ultimate flavor booster for pasta, toast, eggs, and more. This easy recipe enhances the natural sweetness of tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, and herbs. A perfect side dish or topping, these caramelized tomatoes are packed with umami, making every bite better.
Ingredients
2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or basil (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
2. Add cherry tomatoes and stir to coat them evenly in oil.
3. Sprinkle in sugar and salt. Add minced garlic if using.
4. Let the tomatoes sit undisturbed to blister, then stir. Repeat until tomatoes are softened and caramelized.
5. Turn off heat and add fresh herbs. Serve warm or store for later.
Notes
These tomatoes are great for meal prep and reheat beautifully.
You can use grape, Roma, or chopped heirloom tomatoes.
Add chili flakes for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg