Roasted Tomato and Capers Bruschetta
Caramelized cherry tomatoes with briny capers and fresh basil on toasted baguette slices. This Mediterranean-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1/4 cup basil
- 4 slices baguette
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss halved cherry tomatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, and salt in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Step 2: Roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring once halfway, until tomatoes are softened and caramelized.
- Step 3: Brush baguette slices with 2 tbsp olive oil and toast in oven for 5 minutes until golden.
- Step 4: While tomatoes roast, combine roasted tomatoes, capers, and chopped basil in a bowl.
- Step 5: Spread tomato mixture evenly over toasted baguette slices. Sprinkle with Pecorino Romano and serve immediately.
