Spanish Baked Cherry Tomatoes

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 10
Melt-in-your-mouth Spanish Baked Cherry Tomatoes
in Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil ( choose a flavourful one )
1 pinch saffron , pulverized in a mortar
3 -4 cups cherry tomatoes ( or grape tomatoes )
4 garlic cloves , slivered
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 fresh thyme sprigs ( or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme )
sea salt
2 -3 tablespoons Italian parsley , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
120
Sugar
3g
Fat
11g
Spanish Baked Cherry Tomatoes are a flavorful and healthy appetizer that are perfect for any occasion. Cherry tomatoes are marinated in a delicious blend of olive oil, saffron, garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme before being baked to perfection. The result is a dish that is bursting with flavor and will melt in your mouth. These tomatoes are perfect for serving as an appetizer at a dinner party or as a snack for the family. They are very easy to make and require only a few ingredients.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, saffron powder, garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and thyme.
3.Add the cherry tomatoes to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the oil and spice mixture.
4.Transfer the tomatoes to a baking dish, making sure they are in a single layer.
5.Sprinkle sea salt over the top of the tomatoes.
6.Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are slightly wrinkled and soft.
7.Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
8.Sprinkle chopped Italian parsley over the top of the tomatoes before serving.

PROS

These Spanish Baked Cherry Tomatoes are bursting with flavor and are the perfect appetizer for any occasion.

They are very easy to make and require only a few ingredients.

Cherry tomatoes are a good source of vitamins C and K, as well as potassium and fiber.

CONS

Cherry tomatoes can be expensive depending on the season.

The saffron in this recipe can be expensive.

These tomatoes are best served warm and will not keep well for long periods of time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cherry tomatoes are a healthy addition to any diet and contain many beneficial nutrients.
They are rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.
Saffron has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and is believed to be helpful for treating depression and anxiety.

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