Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic Butter and Herbs
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🥘 Recipe Yield: 4 servings
🍽️ Recipe Category: Vegetable
🏷️ Keywords: Low Protein, < 15 Mins
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of sauteed cherry tomatoes with garlic butter and herbs. This recipe, discovered in a magazine long ago, has become a personal favorite, boasting a deliciousness that borders on being addictive. Perfect for those seeking a quick, flavorful dish to tantalize the taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 68
- Fat Content: 5.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 15.3mg
- Sodium Content: 151.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 3.7g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 2.1g
- Protein Content: 0.9g
Instructions:
- 🍳 Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 🍅 Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet, along with salt and ground pepper. Saute the tomatoes, tossing occasionally, until some of the tomato skins just begin to split, approximately 3 minutes.
- 🌿 Stir in the chopped fresh basil, parsley, green onions, and minced garlic.
- 🍴 Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for an additional 2 minutes.
- 🔥 Reduce the heat to low.
- 🧈 Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the skillet.
- 🌪️ Cook, swirling the pan, until the butter is just creamy and the cherry tomatoes are evenly coated.
- 🍽️ Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of flavors!
This sauteed cherry tomatoes recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare but also bursting with vibrant colors and flavors. Perfect as a side dish or even as a light meal on its own. So, gather your ingredients and let’s embark on a culinary journey filled with garlic-infused buttery goodness!
