SAUTEED CHERRY TOMATOES

SAUTEED CHERRY TOMATOES image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Tablespoon olive oil
4 cups cherry (or grape) tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
2 Tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
Salt and ground pepper

Steps:

Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add tomateos and sugar and cook, tossing frequently, until tomatoes are hot, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Off heat, stir in basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. Variation: Substitute 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for oil and heat butter until it begins to brown before adding tomatoes and sugar. Substitute 2 tablespoons fresh herbs such as minced chives, dill, parsley, and/or tarragon for basil.