Jollof Baked Cherry Tomatoes - Indeegenus

Jollof Baked Cherry Tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes at their peak are bright, bursting, and almost candy-sweet. When roasted, they collapse into a silky, jammy sauce that begs for something to scoop it up. Here, they’re tossed in bold Jollof spice—a blend inspired by the iconic West African rice dish that has traveled across borders and generations.

This recipe shows just how versatile Jollof spice can be. It is not just for rice. It deepens sweetness, adds warmth, and brings that unmistakable layered flavor to even the simplest vegetables. Serve these tomatoes over sourdough with soft cheese, spooned over rice or potatoes, tossed with pasta, or as part of a grazing board.

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Jollof Baked Cherry Tomatoes

Servings

4

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Cuisine

Italian

Category

Side

Jammy roasted cherry tomatoes meet the bold warmth of Jollof spice, transforming a simple tray bake into a deeply layered, West African–inspired dish. Perfect over toast, rice, or pasta.

Jollof Baked Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs cherry tomatoes

  • 2 tbsp Indeegenus Jollof Spice Mix

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil (or other neutral oil)

  • ½–1 tsp sea salt, to taste

  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)

  • Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  3. Season the tomatoes. Place cherry tomatoes in an oven-safe baking dish large enough for them to sit mostly in a single layer. Add oil, Jollof spice mix, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.

  4. Bake. Bake in the oven for 25–30 minutes, until the tomatoes burst, release their juices, and begin to caramelize at the edges. For deeper flavor, let them roast until some of the juices thicken slightly and the tops blister.

  5. Finish. Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice, if using. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

  6. Serve. Spoon warm over toasted sourdough with cream cheese or mozzarella, over rice or potatoes, tossed with pasta, or serve as a dip. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

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