Roasted Tomato and Garlic Butter

Turn fresh garden tomatoes into a rich, flavorful spread, perfect for toast, bread, and more!

Roasted Tomato & Garlic Butter is a simple recipe that transforms fresh garden tomatoes into a rich, savory spread bursting with summer flavor. Roasting the tomatoes and garlic caramelizes their natural sugars, creating a sweet, mellow flavor that blends beautifully with creamy butter and fresh herbs. Slather it on warm sourdough, melt it over grilled vegetables, spread it on sandwiches, or use it to add a burst of flavor to pasta, baked potatoes, or grilled meats. It's an easy way to make the most of an abundant tomato harvest while elevating everyday meals.

As a registered dietitian, I love recipes that combine wholesome ingredients with incredible flavor. Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that becomes even more available after cooking. Pairing roasted tomatoes with butter creates a rich, satisfying spread, while adding fresh herbs like basil or parsley brings even more antioxidants and fresh flavor to the recipe. A little goes a long way, making this an easy way to enjoy the taste of garden-fresh tomatoes in every bite.

Yield: 8 Tbsp butter (1 stick)

Total time: 2 hours, 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 stick high-quality butter, softened

• 1 tsp olive oil

• Sea salt to taste

• 1/2 tsp dried basil

  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Place tomatoes in a baking dish. Add in minced garlic. Sprinkle with sea salt and drizzle with olive oil.

   

3. Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.

4. Remove skins of cherry tomatoes and push through a fine-mesh strainer. Discard of the juices and reserve the pulp.

   

5. In a small mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add in the pulp from tomatoes, basil, and pinch of salt.

6. Shape into a log using parchment paper or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for two hours, until set.

   

7. Enjoy with your favorite bread! I love using this spread on a toasted sourdough loaf. Store in a butter container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.