Cherry Tomatoes and Olives

This is a simple, delicious dish of cherry tomatoes and olives. Garlic and balsamic vinegar round out the flavor, and pine nuts add a pleasant crunch if desired. Quick cooking over high heat intensifies the tomatoes so this is good even in winter!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 170 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup pitted kalamata olives
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar. Cook, stirring, until the tomatoes are hot and wrinkled, about 7 minutes. Mix in the olives and pine nuts, and season with pepper. Continue to cook and stir until heated through, about 3 additional minutes.