Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil

Name: Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes; salt and pepper to taste; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

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Cherry or grape tomatoes are sautéed with fragrant garlic and basil and ready in under 10 minutes.

Recipe by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Updated on October 7, 2022

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat until oil starts to smoke.
Add tomatoes to hot oil; season with salt and pepper. Sauté, shaking pan frequently, until tomatoes soften and skins just begin to wrinkle, about 2 minutes.
Stir in garlic and continue shaking the pan until garlic is fragrant. Remove from heat; stir in fresh basil and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

47	Calories
4g	Fat
4g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 47
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Sodium 7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 15mg	73%
Calcium 6mg	0%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 169mg	4%

* 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.