Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil
Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil bursts with juicy, sweet-tart tomatoes quickly kissed by heat, then finished with fragrant garlic and fresh basil. The olive oil creates a glossy sheen and rounds out the acidity, while a touch of salt and pepper keeps flavors balanced. Ideal as a light side for weeknights or a bright topper for pasta, grilled meats, or crusty bread.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat until the oil begins to smoke.
- 3
Add the tomatoes to the hot oil; season with salt and pepper. Sauté, shaking the pan often, until the tomatoes soften and the skins just start to wrinkle, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the garlic and keep shaking the pan until the garlic is fragrant.
- 5
Take the pan off the heat; stir in the fresh basil and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Calories 80.29 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 1.13 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 11.52 g 4%
- Total Fat 3.33 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.5 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 25.89 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.0 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 49.57 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.39 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 1.8 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 144.61 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 10.83 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil is made with 5 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Tomato, Fresh Basil, Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 80.29 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Tomato, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil?
- About 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 80.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil healthy?
- Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 80.29 calories and 1.13 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. It contains Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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