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How to Roast Cherry Tomatoes: Oma's geröstete Kirschtomaten
Here's how to roast cherry tomatoes, whether "just picked" or "out-of-season". Discover their natural flavor concentrated and balanced with a gentle tang of acidity.

- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 pints (about 20 ounces) cherry or grape tomatoes, whole or halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper (preferably fresh ground)
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme or other herb of your choice
- Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F.
- 2
Put tomatoes in a single layer in a greased rimmed baking dish.
- 3
Drizzle with oil and season with salt and some freshly ground pepper.
- 4
Scatter thyme sprigs on top.
- 5
Bake until tomatoes are softened and slightly caramelized, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- 6
Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.