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Why You’ll Love My Recipe

Sweet, juicy, and versatile, these roasted cherry tomatoes make a perfect side dish or topping for some crispy bread.

Spoon some of these tomatoes on to a slice of Classic Homemade Garlic Bread or Pepperoni Bread. And for more delicious recipes that use cherry tomatoes, why not try a cucumber tomato salad or a Mediterranean vegetable frittata?

A white platter filled with roasted cherry tomatoes garnished with chopped herbs, set on a white marble surface beside a spoon and two glasses of ice water. A striped cloth is partially visible in the foreground.

Karlynn’s Recipe Notes

Skill Level: This is an easy recipe.
Total Time: It will take you approximately 30 minutes to make these tomatoes.
Variations: The best time to add extra herbs or cheese is once the tomatoes are hot from the oven. Try adding fresh or dried oregano, basil, or thyme for more complex flavours. Some grated parmesan or mozzarella would also be amazing. You can also try roasting some chopped up peppers with the tomatoes, or sprinkling on some hot pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
Tools Needed: For this recipe, you’ll need a cutting board, a sharp knife, a baking sheet, and a medium bowl.

A white oval dish filled with roasted cherry tomatoes garnished with chopped herbs, placed on a marble surface with a spoon and fresh basil nearby.

What You’ll Need For Ingredients

Tomatoes: This recipe specifically calls for cherry tomatoes, but you can absolutely use a different variety if you’d like. Whether you cut them in half or leave them whole is entirely up to you. Decide whether you’d like bite-sized pops of flavour, or bigger bites to dig into.

Oil: A simple olive oil is perfect for these. Vegetable or canola oil will also work, but you won’t get the distinct flavour of the olive oil. If you happen to have any oil infused with garlic or herbs, this a great recipe to use some in.

Herbs: Fresh basil, parsley, or any other herbs you enjoy with tomatoes. Oregano, cilantro, and thyme would all work well as garnishes, and combining them adds so much depth of flavour.

A bowl of halved cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, parsley, bowls of olive oil, salt, and pepper are arranged on a white marble surface with a striped cloth on the side.

How To Make Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

This is a brief overview of the recipe. The full list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.

A glass bowl filled with halved cherry tomatoes sits on a marble countertop, surrounded by fresh basil, parsley, a bowl of olive oil, salt and pepper, and a striped kitchen towel with a silver spoon nearby.

A glass bowl filled with halved cherry tomatoes and a spoon sits on a marble countertop, surrounded by fresh basil, parsley, small bowls of salt and pepper, a baking sheet, and a striped cloth napkin.

Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a medium bowl, toss tomatoes lightly in olive oil.
Transfer tomatoes to baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Roast for 15-20 minutes, until tomatoes are soft and wrinkled.
Move tomatoes to a serving platter and add desired garnishes.

A white plate filled with roasted cherry tomatoes, garnished with chopped fresh herbs and a sprinkle of grated cheese, sits on a white surface with a basil leaf nearby.

Karlynn’s Tips and Tricks for Making Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

To Cut or Not To Cut: If you’d like to keep as much of the tomato juice contained, go ahead and cook them without cutting them in half. If you prefer smaller pieces, or no surprise bursts of scalding tomato juice when you’re eating, cut them in half. It’s really up to you. If you do this with larger tomatoes, you will probably need to cut them for the sake of letting out some excess moisture.

Serving Suggestions: Roasted cherry tomatoes can be paired with simple fish dishes like Poached Salmon. They work great with meat dishes such as Roast Chicken or steak, adding a bit of brightness and contrast to the meal. These tomatoes can also be paired with vegan dishes as a side to more robust vegetables that lack the sweetness of cherry tomatoes. Season your tomatoes with herbs that match whichever main dish you’ll be pairing them with.

A serving spoon lifts a portion of roasted cherry tomatoes garnished with chopped basil from a white oval dish, with more tomatoes and basil visible on the plate below.

Storage Instructions

Fridge: These will be best served hot and fresh. However, leftover tomatoes can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

Freezer: While you can freeze these in a sealed container for a few months, they will probably be very mushy and watery when defrosted, so they may be best suited for adding to a sauce.

More Delicious Side Dish Recipes

Looking for more easy and tasty sides to make with dinner?

Try these yummy Candied Carrots.

Get your greens into the meal with some Roasted Green Beans or Roasted Broccoli.

Fill out the meal even more with a starchy side like Air Fryer Baked Potatoes or Mushroom Rice.

There you go, folks. An easy recipe for roasted cherry tomatoes that you can serve with a variety of main dishes. Try it out and let me know what you think.

Happy Cooking!

Karlynn