Description
A delightful French delicacy of roasted tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, yellow pear tomatoes, or a combination
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more if preserving)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 to 8 fat garlic cloves, smashed
- Optional: 4 to 5 fresh thyme sprigs (or substitute oregano)
- Optional: 8 to 10 fresh basil leaves
- Optional: A splash of balsamic vinegar for enhancing flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a baking dish, place the cherry tomatoes and smashed garlic cloves.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then add thyme (if using), salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- If preserving, cover the tomatoes with more olive oil after removing the foil.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then toss in fresh basil leaves.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later.
Notes
Tomato Confit can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks or frozen. Perfect for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tomato confit, roasted tomatoes, vegan condiments, easy recipes, comfort food
