Pan-Roasted Tomatoes with Quick Balsamic Jam
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Total Time: 15 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 4)
Calories: 78
Total Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 9 g
Protein: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 394 mg
Transform humble cherry tomatoes into a burst of summer flavor with this lightning-fast dish! Blistered to perfection and glazed in a silky balsamic jam, it's an irresistible side that elevates any meal in just 15 minutes. Ready to ignite your taste buds?
Ingredients:
- 1 pound heirloom cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion (about 1/4-inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt, such as Maldon
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
Instructions:
- Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until it starts to smoke. Add the cherry tomatoes without oil and cook, turning occasionally, until charred on all sides but still firm, about 3 to 4 minutes. The smoky blisters will make your kitchen sing!
- Toss in the diced red onions, then pour in the balsamic vinegar. Stir in the powdered sugar until dissolved. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are tender-crisp and vinegar thickens to a glossy syrup, 3 to 5 minutes. Pure magic in a pan!
- Scrape every delicious bit into a serving bowl. Shower with flaky sea salt, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and basil ribbons. Serve warm and watch it disappearyour new go-to for wow-worthy weeknights!
