Baked sun-dried cherry tomatoes have become the best side dish I’ve ever made.

August 22, 2025 by admin

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## Why You’ll Fall in Love with This Dish

* 🍅 **Intensely flavorful** – Sweet, tangy, and savory all at once
* 🌿 **Versatile** – Serve as a side, toss into salads, top your toast, or mix into pasta
* 🕒 **Minimal prep, maximum flavor** – Let the oven do the work
* 💚 **Naturally healthy** – Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and healthy fats
* ❄️ **Make ahead & store** – These keep beautifully in the fridge and get even better the next day

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## Ingredients

* 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
* 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
* 2 cloves garlic, minced or thinly sliced
* 1/2 tsp sea salt
* Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
* 1/2 tsp dried oregano or thyme (or both)
* Optional: A pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
* Optional: Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

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## Instructions

1. **Preheat oven** to 275°F (135°C).
This low temperature helps dry the tomatoes slowly and concentrate their flavor.

2. **Toss tomatoes** in a bowl with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs until well coated.

3. **Spread on a baking sheet** lined with parchment paper or foil, cut sides up.
Don’t crowd the pan — they need space to caramelize.

4. **Bake for 60–90 minutes**, depending on the size of your tomatoes and how concentrated you like them.
They’re done when they’re shriveled around the edges but still a bit juicy in the center.

5. **Cool slightly** and garnish with fresh herbs before serving, or let cool completely and store in a jar with olive oil in the fridge.

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## How to Use Baked Sun-Dried Cherry Tomatoes

* As a **side dish** with grilled meats, seafood, or roasted veggies
* Tossed with pasta, olive oil, and Parmesan for a simple dinner
* Stirred into cooked rice or quinoa for a Mediterranean vibe
* On **toast** with ricotta, avocado, or goat cheese
* Mixed into a salad with arugula, mozzarella, and balsamic glaze
* Spooned over eggs or omelets for a savory breakfast boost

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## Final Thoughts

There’s something incredibly satisfying about turning a basic ingredient like cherry tomatoes into a dish that tastes like it came straight from a cozy Italian farmhouse kitchen. These **baked sun-dried cherry tomatoes** aren’t flashy or complicated — they’re just pure, honest flavor. The kind that keeps you coming back for more.

Try them once, and I promise — they might just become **the best side dish you’ve ever made**, too.

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