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Simply Delicious Blistered Tomatoes

A vibrant, flavor-packed side dish featuring blistered cherry tomatoes, sautéed onions, and fresh basil, topped with feta cheese.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Easy, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • ⅓ cup Red Onion Peeled and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Shallot Peeled and thinly sliced

Tomatoes

  • 2 pints Cherry Tomatoes Or grape tomatoes

Seasoning

  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper

Herbs and Cheese

  • ½ cup Fresh Basil Leaves Chopped
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese Crumpled

Oil

  • 4 tablespoons Olive Oil Divided

Instructions

  • Step 1: Gather your ingredients. Rinse the cherry tomatoes and set aside to dry. Peel and thinly slice the red onion and shallots.
  • Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until hot.
  • Step 3: Add the sliced red onion and shallot to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they soften and become translucent.
  • Step 4: Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and shake gently to distribute them evenly.
  • Step 5: Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the tomatoes and cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to burst and blister.
  • Step 6: Remove from heat, drizzle the remaining olive oil over the tomatoes, and stir in the chopped basil. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
  • Step 7: Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently before serving.