Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 10 minutes

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

Gather all ingredients.

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

• Calories: 47 kcal
• Total Fat: 4 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Sodium: 7 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Protein: 1 g