White Wine and Herb Grilled Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 4 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 8 wooden or metal skewers
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together the white wine, olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

2. 2

   Add the cherry tomatoes to the bowl and toss gently to coat. Let marinate at room temperature.

   15:00 · Marinate tomatoes
3. 3

   Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, about 450°F.

   10:00 · Preheat grill
4. 4

   Remove the tomatoes from the marinade with a slotted spoon, reserving the liquid, and thread them onto skewers.

5. 5

   Pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan, add the red wine vinegar, and simmer over medium heat until reduced by about half.

   5:00 · Reduce marinade
6. 6

   Place the skewers on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until the tomato skins blister and char in spots.

   8:00 · Grill tomatoes
7. 7

   Transfer the skewers to a serving platter and drizzle with the reduced wine sauce.

8. 8

   Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.