Baked Cherry Tomatoes & Kalamata Olives with Thyme

A delightful dish of roasted cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives infused with the aromatic flavors of fresh thyme, served over toasted French bread.

Ingredients

2	cherry tomatoes (or any tomato variety you prefer)
¾	cup kalamata olives
	fresh thyme sprigs
1	pinch sea salt and freshly ground pepper
3	tablespoons olive oil
2	teaspoons balsamic vinegar
	fresh mozzarella cheese
1	French bread loaf

Instructions

• 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Prepare a small roasting pan by coating the bottom with olive oil. Add cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, a pinch of sea salt, and freshly ground pepper. Toss the ingredients together and garnish with fresh thyme.
  3. Roast in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Then, sprinkle fresh mozzarella cheese over the tomatoes and continue roasting for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the tomatoes start to split open.
  4. Remove the pan from the oven and drizzle the contents with balsamic vinegar.
  5. While the tomatoes and olives are roasting, slice the French bread and toast until golden brown.
  6. To serve, spoon the roasted tomatoes, olives, and melted mozzarella over the toasted bread. Be sure to soak up the flavorful juices with each bite. Pair this dish with a generous pour of wine for a perfect meal.
  7. For leftovers, enjoy the dish the next morning by serving it with a poached egg on top.

Jul 19, 2024