Cherry Tomato And Lemon Sauce Recipe

This vibrant and zesty cherry tomato and lemon sauce is ready in under 20 minutes! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it's tossed with pasta or spooned over chicken breasts for a burst of fresh, summery flavor. Sweet cherry tomatoes may not need the optional sugar – taste and adjust to your liking!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 79.4 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 3.8 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cherry Tomato And Lemon Sauce

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How to Make Cherry Tomato And Lemon Sauce

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add 1 pint cherry tomatoes, the zest of 1 lemon, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional).
  4. Sauté over medium-high heat until tomatoes have softened and slightly burst, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the juice of 1 lemon and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.
  6. Simmer for 1 minute to allow flavors to meld. Yields approximately 1 cup.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

4g

Carbs

1g