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Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil

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"Cherry tomatoes take less than 10 minutes to prepare." — USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
Salt and pepper

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

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Directions

Heat 1 Tb. olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high flame until it just starts to smoke. Add tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Saute, shaking pan frequently, until tomatoes soften and skins just begin to wrinkle, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and continue to shake the pan until garlic is fragrant. Off heat, stir in the basil and remaining 1 Tb. olive oil, then serve.

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Wonderful side dish that takes so little time to prepare! I used only 1 pint of cherry tomatoes and kept the rest of the ingredients the same. I used a bit of kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to season. I love the fresh basil on these. Definitely serve hot off the stove as these cool down quickly. You could add a little shaved Parmesan or feta cheese to this to take it over the top - great with grilled steak or grilled chicken.

—Jillian

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 29, 2011

Obviously a subjective thing - I really could take or leave these and much prefer tomatoes uncooked. I don't regret trying something different but once was enough for me. Maybe it's those stewed tomatoes Mom served us as kids....

—naples34102

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Jun 10, 2006

I've made this recipe with fresh basil and dried basil. Dried rates 4 stars, so try your hardest to get fresh! A fast, tasty side to Baby Spinach Omelet. I didn't have any problems with tough grape tomato skins, but I did pierce each with a sharp knife during cooking. Maybe this helped?

—LIZCANCOOK

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Aug 07, 2006

Made this for my husband and he really enjoyed eating them this way! I sprinkled a little parmesan cheese over the dish. A great way to serve cherry tomatoes! Thanks! A keeper!

—JillyBean

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Jul 01, 2007

Cook at last moment when preparing dinner so you can get them right to the table when they're ready; they cool quickly and when that happens the texture fails. Great dish, though!

—mommymeggy

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Jun 12, 2006

These are good- I really enjoyed the flavor sauteeing brought to the tomatoes. I used on-the-vine cherry tomatoes. Just make sure your tomatoes are completely dry before adding to the pan- I guess mine were still a little wet from rinsing and it wasn't pretty. But I just covered the pan to solve that problem.

—What a Dish!

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Sep 08, 2011

Quick, fresh and delicious! I used a bag of grape tomatoes, garlic and fresh minced basil. I added Hawaiian sea salt and fresh ground black pepper while the tomatoes were sauteeing, shaking the pan frequently. In mere minutes they were done. I really like how the sweet juices of the tomatoes bursts in my mouth along with the sauteed garlic and fresh basil. Oooh what a wonderful blend of fresh flavors! The sprinkles of fresh basil over the tomatoes stand out-very pretty. This is a terrific side dish and a good way to use up grape tomatoes. One that I will keep in mind for use again in the future. I served this along with, "Portuguese Pork with Red Peppers," "Lemon-Sesame Asparagus," and "Parsley Red Potatoes," all from this website.

—OkinawanPrincess

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Jul 15, 2006

So good and so quick! Followed the recipe to a T, I don't think there's a need to add or skip anything. Make sure to use fresh basil!

—SunFlower

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Nutrition

Calories
47 kcal
2%

Carbohydrates
3.7 g
1%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
3.6 g
6%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
0.7 g
1%

Sodium
55 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 47
Calories from Fat: 33

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.6g 6 %
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 55mg 2 %
Potassium 169mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 3.7g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
Protein 0.7g 1 %
** Sugars 0g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C 24 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 4 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin 4 %
Vitamin B6 4 %
Magnesium 3 %
Folate 6 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.