Basil cherry tomatoes are a delicious, versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. Their sweet, tangy flavor and pop of color make them a perfect addition to any meal. Whether you want to roast them in the oven, add them to salads, or use them as a topping for pizza, there are endless possibilities when it comes to cooking with basil cherry tomatoes. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for cooking with basil cherry tomatoes.
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ROASTED PEPPERS STUFFED WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, ONION, AND BASIL
Categories Onion Pepper Tomato Appetizer Side Roast Quick & Easy Basil Summer Vegan Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F and lightly oil a large shallow baking pan.
- Halve bell peppers lengthwise and discard seeds and ribs. Arrange peppers, cut sides up, in baking pan and lightly oil cut edges and stems. Halve tomatoes and chop onion and basil. Finely chop garlic and in a bowl toss with tomatoes, onion, basil, 2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Divide mixture among peppers and roast in upper third of oven until peppers are tender, about 20 minutes.
LINGUINE WITH CLAMS, CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 1 large or 2 small servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saute pan with a tight-fitting lid over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant; don't let the garlic brown. Add the cherry tomatoes, white wine and clams, increase the heat to high and cover the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all the clams have opened, about 8 minutes. As the clams open, transfer them to a large bowl. When all the clams are removed, reduce the heat to medium-low and swirl in the butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to the package direction. Using tongs, transfer the linguine to the saute pan with the clam juice and toss to coat. Turn off the heat and add the clams and any juices that have collected in the bowl, the lemon zest and half of the basil. Using tongs, turn the linguine to coat it with the sauce. Top with the remaining basil. Serve immediately.
SLOW-ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH BASIL OIL
When you roast cherry tomatoes, they caramelize and become even sweeter. This dish was inspired by a huge pile of roasted red and yellow cherry tomatoes that a friend served at a dinner party recently; they were drizzled with diluted pesto and placed alongside a luxurious mound of burrata. You can serve these as an appetizer (have napkins close by) or side dish, or tossed with pasta. You can easily multiply this recipe, but you won't have to use much more olive oil to coat the tomatoes. This gorgeous emerald-colored oil is a condiment that you can keep in your refrigerator for up to a week. Keep it in a squeeze bottle, and drizzle it over tomatoes, fish, chicken or other vegetables. It looks beautiful on a white plate, and a little goes a long way.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories weekday, appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield Serves 8 to 10 as an hors d'oeuvre
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Place the tomatoes in a baking dish large enough to fit them in a single layer. Add the salt and sugar, and toss together. Add the regular olive oil, and toss again. Place in the oven for 45 minutes until the skins have shriveled and just split; the tomatoes should still be still intact. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, and salt generously. Fill a medium bowl with ice water. Place the basil in the boiling water, and blanch for 15 seconds. Remove with a skimmer, and transfer to the ice water. Drain and squeeze out excess water, then place on a clean dish towel and again squeeze out as much water as you can. Place in a blender with the olive oil. Blend one to two minutes until the olive oil is green and tinged with flecks of basil. Transfer to a squeeze bottle, and refrigerate.
- Arrange the tomatoes on a platter. Drizzle the bright green basil oil decoratively around and over them, and pour on any juices from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 145, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 56 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH CORN, CHERRY TOMATOES & BASIL
This salad is as delicious as it is beautiful, and makes for a great BBQ sidedish. Sometimes when I get the winter blahs, I'll make this and it feels like summer again!
Provided by Whipper
Categories Corn
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the corn kernels from the ears, while bringing a pot of water to a boil.
- When the water comes to a boil, add the corn kernels and blanch for about 1 minute. Remove them with a strainer and set aside.
- Let the water return to a boil and season generously with salt. Add the beans and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain the beans and flush with cold water until they are cool.
- Meanwhile, put the onion slices in a bowl of ice water, which will crips them and mellow their flavor.
- Using either a mortar and pestel or the flat side of a chef's knife, mash the garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt.
- Add the paste to a small bowl (or leave it in the mortar) and whisk in the vinegar and let sit for 10 minutes. Add the olive oil and whisk again.
- Just before serving, drain the onions. Put the beans, corn, onions, tomatoes, and basil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and then toss with the vinaigrette. Season further if required. Serve right away.
PENNE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES & FRESH BASIL
I found the basis for this recipe in a magazine somewhere. This is not a saucy dish, but it's healthy and yummy. Though the recipe calls for just a few basic ingredients, I've added veggies (mushrooms, broccoli) and chicken (Schwan's pre-cooked fajita chicken is really good in this--just thaw it out and throw it in!) to make it a full meal. It's easiest to cut everything up while the pasta water heats.
Provided by anonymous23
Categories Penne
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat water for pasta.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet and saute garlic for a minute or so.
- Add tomatoes, salt & pepper.
- Start cooking the pasta now.
- Cook tomatoes over medium heat for ~7 minutes.
- Add basil. (If you're adding additional ingredients, do so here.) Simmer 3-5 minutes (or until your veggies are as tender as you want them).
- **I've found that adding a little bit of pasta water to tomato mixture before you drain the penne really evens out the dish.
- Toss tomato mixture and parmesan with pasta. Serve with fresh Italian or French bread.
TORTELLINI WITH BASIL PESTO, CHERRY TOMATOES, AND MOZZARELLA
Make and share this Tortellini With Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes, and Mozzarella recipe from Food.com.
Provided by braunj22
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions drain and transfer to bowl.
- If you're planning to layer your salad in a Mason jar, mix in oil to keep tortellini from sticking together.
- To layer salad, start with pesto and then add onion, tomatoes, mozzarella, and tortellini. Or, simply mix remaining ingredients with tortellini in bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 48, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 2.4
GREEN BEAN GRATINATE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL
Make and share this Green Bean Gratinate With Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mimi Bobeck
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Recommended Equipment: A shallow baking dish with two-or three-quart capacity.
- Arrange a rack in the top half of the oven and preheat to 375ºF. Fill a large pot with water (at least five quarts) and bring it to a boil.
- Dump them all into the boiling water, cover the pot until the water boils again, then cook uncovered, for 10 minutes or so, until they are just cooked through -- tender but still firm enough to snap.
- Drain the beans briefly in a colander, then put them in a big kitchen bowl. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of salt on the hot beans and toss them so they're all seasoned. Let the salt melt and the beans cool for a couple of minutes.
- Meanwhile, rinse and dry the tomatoes. If they're larger than an inch, slice them in halves, otherwise, leave them whole. Cut the mozzarella into 1/2-inch cubes. Slice the basil leaves into thin shreds or a chiffonade.
- Toss the grated cheese and bread crumbs together in a small bowl. Lightly grease the insides of the baking dish with a teaspoon or more of the butter. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the cheese-and-bread-crumb mix all over the bottom of the dish.
- When the beans are no longer steaming, drop the tomatoes, cubes of mozzarella and basil shreds on top. Drizzle the olive oil over all, sprinkle on the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss together a few times. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the cheesy bread crumbs on top and toss well, so everything is coated.
- Turn the vegetables, scraping up all the crumbs, into the baking dish and spread them in an even layer. Sprinkle over the remaining 1/4 cup of crumbs, cut the rest of the butter in small pieces and scatter them all over the top. Place the dish in the oven.
- Bake the gratinate for 10 minutes, then rotate it back to front and bake another 10 minutes. Check to see that it is browning and bake a few minutes more, until the gratinate is dark golden and crusted. (If the crumbs still look pale after 20 minutes in your oven, raise the temperature to 400 degrees or 425 degrees and bake until done.)
- Serve the hot gratinate in the baking dish. Recipe serves 6.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.4, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 54.7, Sodium 725, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 4, Protein 17.3
BASIL CHERRY TOMATOES
I especially like this light, refreshing salad in summer when cherry tomatoes from the garden are in abundance.-Melissa Stevens, Elk River, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, oil, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve on lettuce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SUMMER SQUASH RIBBONS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND MINT/BASIL PESTO
The texture of these squash ribbons can be as satisfying as pasta if the squash is cooked just until flexible, about two to three minutes. The dish is quite beautiful, and once you've shaved the squash - which really doesn't take that long - it comes together in no time. The best tool to use for tossing and stirring the squash and the cherry tomatoes is tongs. Serve as a light main dish or as a side.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 10m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Using a vegetable peeler, cut squash into lengthwise ribbons. Peel off several ribbons from one side, then turn squash and peel off more ribbons. Continue to turn and peel off ribbons until you get to the seeds at the core of the squash. Discard core. You can also do this on a mandolin, adjusted to a very thin slice.
- Cook squash strips and tomatoes in 2 batches. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and when it is hot, add squash ribbons, half the garlic, tomatoes, and salt to taste. Cook, using tongs to toss and stir squash and cherry tomatoes, for 2 to 3 minutes, until squash has softened and is beginning to become translucent and tomatoes are beginning to shrivel. Adjust salt and add freshly ground pepper to taste, and transfer to a serving dish. Repeat with remaining olive oil, squash, cherry tomatoes and garlic. Return first batch to the pan, stir everything together, heat through and transfer again to the serving bowl or individual plates. Pour any juices in the pan over squash. Top each serving with a spoonful of pesto (about a tablespoon), and serve, with additional freshly grated Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 111, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 734 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
SAUTEED ZUCCHINI, CHERRY TOMATOES, OLIVES AND BASIL
Make and share this Sauteed Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives and Basil recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skilled over medium-high heat.
- Add zucchini, garlic, and rosemary.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Saute until zucchini is just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and olives.
- Saute until tomatoes just begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
- Mix in basil and vinegar.
- Season vegetables to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.2, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 65.9, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.1, Protein 1.8
WARM NEW POTATOES, CHERRY TOMATOES AND GREEN BEANS WITH FRESH BASIL
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sprage rimmed baking sheet with non-stick spray. Toss potatoes and 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl. Scatter on prepared sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, stirring occasionally, about 50 minutes. Maintain oven temperature. Meanwhile, cook green beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain beans; pat dry. Place beans, tomatoes and garlic in large bowl. Add 2 tablesppons oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss. Add to potatoes on sheet. Roast until tomatoes begin to break down, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with basil; mix in 1 tablespoon oil, if desired. Mound warm vegetables in large shallow bowl
FETTUCCINE WITH SHRIMP, CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL
Steps:
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, toss tomatoes with basil and season with salt to taste. Cover bowl and set aside for at least 10 minutes. 2. Add fettuccine to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Remove ½ cup cooking water and set aside. Drain pasta in a colander and toss dry. 3. Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil and garlic in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to pan and sear, flipping once, until just cooked, about 4 minutes total. Transfer shrimp to a cutting board and chop into bite-size pieces. Discard garlic and reserve drippings in pan. 4. Add shrimp and pan drippings along with cooked pasta and remaining olive oil to bowl with tomatoes. Toss together until noodles are coated in sauce, adding splashes of reserved cooking water as necessary. Season with additional olive oil and salt to taste. Set aside pasta and let flavors meld at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve at room temperature.
BOW TIE PASTA WITH SHRIMP, BABY ZUCHINNI, CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL
Steps:
- 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt (1 T) and a splash of oil to the pot. 2 Heat 4 T butter or equivalent amount of olive oil in a pan until melted and bubbling. Add the garlic to the butter and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and sauté until pink and then remove to a bowl. Add 2-4 T of olive oil to the pan and then add the tomatoes, zucchini, basil, parsley, thyme, two teaspoons salt, the pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for five to seven minutes, tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften but don't break up. Remove from heat. [You may stop the process here and finish when you are 15 minutes out from dinner.] 3 When ready, add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water. 4 Return the sauce to the heat, and when warmed add the shrimp with a splash of lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste. 5 Place the pasta in a large serving bowl, add the shrimp and vegetable sauce and mix well. Add some of the pasta water if the pasta seems too dry. Serve with a green salad.
BOW TIE PASTA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES CAPERS AND BASIL
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except pasta into a bowl and let rest for an hour. Cook pasta to al dente. Mix pasta into tomato mixture. Serve immediately
ROAST CHICKEN THIGHS WITH WHITE BEANS, CHERRY TOMATOES, AND BASIL
Steps:
- 1. Prepare the pan. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Drain and rinse the beans and tip into a deep roasting pan (9×13 pyrex works well or bigger). Scatter half the basil leaves anchovies, olives, red pepper flakes, half the garlic and lemon zest over the beans. Season lightly with salt (the olives and anchovies pack a lot of salt) and moderately with pepper and give everything a nice swirl of extra virgin olive oil. Mix well. 2. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and dried oregano quite generously on both sides. Lie them on top of the bean mixture-they should fit in one snug layer. Scatter your tomatoes and remaining garlic cloves over the chicken, and then push them in and around the individual pieces. Give the top layer of the pan a generous drizzle of oil. (You want crispy skin, don't you?) 3. Roast in the oven. Roast in the oven for 1 1/2 hours. Rotate the pan after 45 minutes for even cooking. (Note: if you notice that the skin isn't browning much by the 45 minute mark, raise your oven temperature to 375ºF.) 4. Serve. After the chicken has roasted for 1 1/2 hours, bring the roasting pan straight to the table. Squeeze some extra lemon juice over the chicken if you so desire and garnish with the remaining basil. Serve with an arugula salad and parmesan shavings.
LASAGNA WITH EGGPLANT, CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL
Steps:
- http://fabiolouscookingday.blogspot.com/2010/08/lasagna-with-eggplant-cherry-tomatoes.html
MINI MARGHERITA QUINOA FRITTATAS (WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, FRESH BASIL, AND MOZZARELLA)
These easy vegetarian frittatas with quinoa, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and mozzarella come together in a cinch - and taste amazing. They freeze perfectly for future grab-and-go breakfasts, too.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup, standard-size muffin tin with liners and grease well with non-stick cooking spray or an oil mister.
- In a large bowl, mix together the quinoa, eggs, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, basil, onion, salt, and pepper until all ingredients are well-incorporated.
- Divide mixture equally between muffin tins (I use an ice cream scoop).
- Sprinkle each with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Push a cherry tomato about halfway into the top of each.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until egg is set and frittatas are golden around the edges.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: Look for tomatoes that are deep red in color and free of blemishes or bruises.
- Use fresh basil: Fresh basil has a much more intense flavor than dried basil.
- Don't overcook the tomatoes: Tomatoes cook quickly, so it's important to not overcook them, or they will lose their flavor and texture.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper to taste, and consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of balsamic vinegar for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Basil and cherry tomatoes are a classic combination that is perfect for a variety of dishes. These recipes offer a range of ways to enjoy this delicious pair, from simple salads to hearty pasta dishes. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve for a dinner party, you're sure to find a recipe in this collection that you'll love.
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