Description
A vibrant and healthy savory side dish featuring sweet fresh cherries roasted in extra virgin olive oil sea salt and black pepper finished with fresh minced parsley.
Ingredients
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4 cups fresh pitted cherries.
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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
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1/4 tsp fine sea salt.
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1/4 tsp cracked black pepper.
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3 tbsp fresh parsley leaves.
Instructions
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Pit the fresh cherries keeping the fruit bodies whole then place them inside a large glass mixing bowl.
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Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil then sprinkle fine sea salt and black pepper over the fruit surface layers.
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Mix well until each sphere is fully coated in the lipid matrix to ensure an artisanal finish for your Roasted Cherries.
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Spread the coated fruits across a parchment-lined baking sheet making sure they sit in a strict single layer.
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Roast at 450F (230C) for 15 minutes until the skins reach a softened blistered and caramelized structural peak.
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Remove from heat then instantly scatter the finely minced fresh parsley over the warm pan juices before serving warm.
Notes
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Spreading the oiled fruits in a strict single layer on the tray is the secret to a professional-grade caramelization for these Roasted Cherries.
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Antioxidant-rich fruits provide a sophisticated and nutrient-dense foundation while adhering to dietary rules.
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This dish is naturally pork-free and perfect for holiday social gatherings.
- Prep Time: ~ 10 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Category: Side Dish.
- Method: Pitting/Roasting.
- Cuisine: American Bistro Fusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 cup roasted fruit.
- Calories: ~ 115 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 18 g.
- Sodium: ~ 140 mg.
- Fat: ~ 4 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 1 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 3 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 21 g.
- Fiber: ~ 3 g.
- Protein: ~ 1 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 0 mg.
Keywords: Roasted Cherries, Savory Fruit Salads, Healthy Side Dish Ideas, Blistered Stone Fruits, Pan Glazed Cherries, New York Recipe.