Skillet-Charred Cherry Tomatoes with Basil

By ruthg

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 1/2 pints cherry tomatoes
• 24 squash blossoms (optional)
• 1/4 cup small basil leaves or chopped basil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Details

Servings 10
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking, 5 minutes. Add the olive oil, tomatoes and squash blossoms and cook until the tomatoes are lightly charred and about to burst, 3 minutes.

Off the heat, stir in the basil. Season with salt and pepper and serve right away.