15+ Sweet and Juicy Cherry Tomato Recipes
Late summer: our warmer Washington days are starting to cool down, rain is making an occasional appearance, and we're all starting to prepare for the fall ahead.
And if you aren't ready for summer to be over, don't fret! With local cherry tomatoes at their peak in early September, you still have time to enjoy this summer's harvest.
Right now, we have local cherry tomatoes from Well Fed, Waxwing, and Tops & Bottoms Farms! Get a quick intro to the farms and what makes their goods great:
Well Fed Farms is located in Bow and is a first-generation farm that specializes in organic veggies as well as chicken and pig meat.
Waxwing Farm is located in Mount Vernon, less than 2 miles away from the Co-op, and is a certified organic vegetable farm located on 4 acres.
Tops & Bottoms Farm is based in Anacortes and specializes in microgreens, as well as traditionally farmed veggies like tomatoes and peppers! - coming soon!
If you're able to resist snacking on all your tomatoes, here are some of our favorite cherry tomato recipes worth trying out in your kitchen.
Photo Courtesy of Co+op
Cherry Tomato and Pesto Galettes
Galettes aren't just reserved for berries and peaches! This savory galette is packed full of perfectly ripe cherry tomatoes and combined with pesto and creamy chevre cheese.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup unbleached flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, cold
1/2 cup ice water, approximately
1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/2 cup chevre cheese, softened
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large egg, lightly whisked
1 tablespoon water
12 fresh basil leaves, slivered
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the whole-wheat pastry flour, unbleached flour and salt, and stir to mix. Cut chilled butter into cubes and work the butter into the mixture quickly with your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture is crumbly but small chunks of butter remain. Fluff the flour mixture with a fork as you drizzle in the ice water. When most of the flour is dampened, start mixing with your hands, gently squeezing the dough to bring it together. If there is still loose flour, drizzle in a tablespoon or two of water, just until you can form a firm dough. Don’t over-mix. Form the dough into a log and divide into 6 equal pieces. Shape each into a disk, place in the bowl, cover with a damp towel, and chill in the refrigerator for about half an hour.
Heat the oven to 400°F. Lightly flour a countertop and take the dough out of the refrigerator. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper. On the floured counter, roll out each dough disk to a 7-inch round. Use a pastry brush dipped in water to dampen the edge of the circle, then roll the edge over to form a small rim. Transfer each dough round to the prepared pan. Repeat with the remaining dough.
On each dough round, gently spread a heaping tablespoon of pesto, then crumble a heaping tablespoon of chevre cheese over it. Cover with cherry tomatoes, cut side up. Sprinkle galettes with any remaining chevre. In a cup, whisk the egg with a tablespoon of water, and brush the edges of the pastry. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until pastry is golden brown and the tomatoes are softened. Let cool on the pan on a rack, and garnish each with slivered basil just before serving.
Recipe and photo adapted from Co+op
Tri-Tip Steak With Tiger Bite Sauce
In this dish, cherry tomatoes shine in a spicy, umami-flavored tiger bite sauce that's served on top of tri-tip steak.
You'll need some special tools and ingredients like a spice mill and Sichuan peppercorns, as well as a grill to really take this recipe to the next level.
Serve this rich and hearty steak with a cooling cucumber salad and white rice.
Garlicky Cherry Tomato Gratin
If you're looking for a dish that's really designed to make those perfectly ripe summer cherry tomatoes shine, consider this tomato gratin!
Cherry tomatoes are slow-cooked to juicy perfection, topped with breadcrumbs, and baked to a crispy perfection.
Serve this gratin with grilled chicken, pesto noodles, or just on top of crispy toast!
20 Minute Florentine Butter Chicken with Burst Cherry Tomatoes
Bursting cherry tomatoes and buttery chicken come together in this quick and easy 20-minute dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights.
You only need one skillet and though it’s simple, the browned butter flavor makes all the difference.
Serve this meal over mashed cauliflower or your favorite pasta.
Summer Bolognese
This isn't your standard heavy and hearty bolognese sauce, but it certainly is summery, and one of the best ways to utilize in-season cherry tomatoes and basil.
Cherry tomatoes provide the light sauce while red chile adds a subtle kick.
Don't skimp on the basil or parmesan with this dish – they're arguably the best part.
Slow-Cooked Cherry Tomatoes with Coriander and Rosemary
If you absolutely love tomatoes and could eat them straight out of the carton, consider this recipe.
Cherry tomatoes are slow-cooked with coriander and rosemary to create a pan full of golden deliciousness.
Serve these tomatoes however you fancy, whether that be atop buttered pasta, slices of baguettes, or mixed into a breakfast hash.
Herbed Butter Heirloom Tomato Pizza
Here's another simple and delicious way to enjoy those sweet and flavorful in-season cherry tomatoes!
In this recipe, pizza dough (we recommend trying our housemade dough!) is topped with a simple herb butter sauce, spinach, creamy goat cheese, and of course, cherry tomatoes.
Top it off with lots of fresh basil and chili flakes for an extra kick of spice.
One-Pot 30 Minute Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta Bake
Here's another quick and easy one-pot meal that comes together in just 30 minutes!
Good old marinara sauce is combined with some enchilada sauce and pesto to create a unique pasta sauce that's creamy, spicy, and definitely herby.
Cherry tomatoes add that extra pop of sweetness that rounds out the whole dish.
Paneer With Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce
Inspired by the Indian dish Mattar paneer, this dish is full of rich Indian flavor with a delicious punch of sweet cherry tomatoes.
Paneer is cooked up till its crisped to perfection, and combined with cherry tomatoes, snap peas, scallions, ginger, and herbs.
If you wanted to add some more protein to this dish, you could definitely add in some chicken thighs or salmon.
Pizza with Charred Cherry Tomatoes and Pesto
Here's another pizza recipe that transforms perfectly ripe cherry tomatoes into a crispy and delicious topping.
Rather than just being tossed on top, the cherry tomatoes in this recipe are broiled with panko breadcrumbs, garlic, shallot, basil and olive oil to take the flavor and texture up a notch.
Pesto adds even more herby flavor while gouda adds the gooey cheese element.
Roast Pork, Asparagus & Cherry Tomato Bowl
Maybe you don't want pizza or pasta, but still want to enjoy some roasted cherry tomato flavor.
In this recipe, roasted pork is combined with asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and bulgur to create a healthy grain bowl that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
And the dressing that tops it off is so simple – its literally hummus combined with hot water to make it nice and thin!
Caprese Pizza
Alright, one more pizza recipe because we just can't resist!
Here, late summer oven-roasted cherry tomatoes are combined with basil, lots of garlic, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic vinegar to create a caprese-inspired pizza that's full of Italian flavor.
Serve your Caprese pizza with a big green salad and some fresh fruit.
Tofu, Kale & Cherry Tomatoes in White Wine Sauce
And for the tofu lovers out there, here's a cherry tomato recipe for you!
Cherry tomatoes, kale, and onions are simmered in a white wine sauce and crispy tofu is tossed in at the end to absorb some of the saucy flavors.
This is a quick and easy meal to utilize that haul of cherry tomatoes in your fridge. It's super healthy, too!
Find the full recipe at Food & Wine
More Cherry Tomato Recipes
Roasted Cherry Tomato Caprese from Epicurious
Baked Feta with Olives and Tomatoes from This Healthy Table
Grilled Cheese with Cherry Tomatoes from A Couple Cooks
Quick-Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce from Fork Knife Swoon