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How to Roast Cherry Tomatoes: Oma's geröstete Kirschtomaten
Here's how to roast cherry tomatoes in the oven. You’ll discover their natural flavor is concentrated and balanced by a gentle tang of acidity. It’s perfect for ‘out-of-season’ tomatoes!
Use extra-virgin olive oil if possible, and drizzle with extra oil if you desire.
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 pints (about 20 ounces) cherry or grape tomatoes, whole or halved
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- salt and pepper (preferably fresh ground)
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme or other herb of your choice
- fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Put tomatoes in a single layer in a greased rimmed baking dish.
- Drizzle with oil and season with salt and some freshly ground pepper.
- Scatter thyme sprigs on top.
- Bake until tomatoes are softened and slightly caramelized, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
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Updated: June 21, 2026
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Hi, I'm Oma Gerhild! As a food writer and cookbook author, I'm always looking to find ways to pass on my German heritage using local ingredients. Quick and easy. That's my goal. Wunderbar food. That's the result.
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