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Harissa Roasted Tomatoes

Published: Aug 18, 2022 · Last Updated: Mar 23, 2023 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Harissa Roasted Tomatoes are a delicious addition to any meal! Add these to pastas, on top of chicken or fish, or in a salad or grain bowl. The roasted tomatoes are so easy to make and have that perfect slightly spicy flavor.

Harissa Roasted Tomatoes on a white plate with fresh herbs.

Harissa is one of my favorite condiments, and it gives these roasted tomatoes the perfect slightly spicy kick. The tomatoes wind up absolutely gorgeous and roasted to perfection.

You can use mild or spicy harissa sauce for this recipe, and either way you wind up with delicious chili spiced tomatoes that are flavorful and so easy to make.

Ingredients

  • Cherry or grape tomatoes - Either cherry or grape tomatoes work in this recipe.
  • Olive oil - I love using extra virgin olive oil, but you can use regular as well.
  • Harissa - This is the harissa I used for this recipe. I used the mild level to have a milder level of spice, but you can use medium or spicy if you prefer.
  • Salt - Just a sprinkling of salt is needed to bring out the flavors in this recipe.

Why make this recipe

  • Easy - This recipe is so easy! Just slice the tomatoes, mix together with the other ingredients, and pop into the oven.
  • Flavorful - The harissa helps to give a complex flavor to the tomatoes.
  • Versatile - The harissa roasted tomatoes can be used in so many different ways from pastas to salads to topping chicken or fish.

What is harissa?

Harissa is a spice blend from North Africa. It's used a lot in Moroccan and Tunisian cooking. You can find harissa in several forms -- jarred as a condiment (that's what we use in this recipe), powdered as a spice blend, or thicker as a harissa paste.

It comes in a variety of spice levels and is typically made from red chilis, peppers, and other ingredients sometimes including citrus and garlic.

I love using harissa in a variety of dishes including honey harissa chicken, air fryer harissa chicken, harissa vinaigrette, and even making a harissa butter.

Can't find harissa? Here's some substitutes for harissa if you're in a pinch.

Jar of Mina Harissa.
Opened jar of harissa.

Customization ideas

  • Customize the level of spice by choosing a different spice level for harissa. I used a mild harissa here, but you could increase the spice level by choosing a medium or spicy harissa.
  • Add additional seasoning if you like. You could add a little sumac, some garlic powder or onion powder, or a little coriander.

How to serve

The harissa roasted tomatoes can be used in so many different ways! You can top pasta with them, or stir them into a pasta sauce.

You could serve them on top of some Greek yogurt along with some chickpeas for a filling meal. These harissa tomatoes would also be delicious served with couscous.

My favorite way to eat the harissa roasted tomatoes are in a salad, as an addition to grain bowls, or with pastas. And I just like serving them as a side dish with some chicken like these ras el hanout chicken thighs or alongside some air fryer cheesy garlic bread.

Roasted cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet.

Recipe tips

  • This recipe is easy to double, triple, or quadruple.
  • Watch harissa tomatoes carefully to make sure they don't burn. You want them to roast, but not burn.
  • Tossing well with oil should help keep the roasted tomatoes from sticking.

How to make

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Wash and dry the tomatoes.

Grape tomatoes.

Slice tomatoes in half and add to a medium bowl. Add the salt, olive oil, and harissa to the bowl.

Cherry tomatoes mixed with harissa.

Stir to combine until tomatoes are coated in the harissa sauce.

Cherry tomatoes mixed with harissa.

Place on a sheet pan. I do like to keep the tomatoes kind of close together and not spread them out too much.

Uncooked cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet.

Roast in the oven for 20 minutes.

Roasted cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet.

Serve the harissa roasted tomatoes as desired.

Harissa Roasted Tomatoes on a white plate with fresh herbs.
Harissa Roasted Cherry Tomatoes on a white plate with fresh herbs.

Other recipes using harissa

  • Harissa roasted acorn squash
  • Harissa honey chicken
  • Harissa vinaigrette
  • Air fryer harissa salmon
  • Harissa butter
  • Harissa scrambled eggs
  • Harissa cauliflower with tahini
  • Creamy harissa pasta

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Harissa Roasted Tomatoes

Recipe by Aimee
Harissa Roasted Tomatoes are a delicious addition to any meal! Add these to pastas, on top of chicken or fish, or in a salad or grain bowl.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Side Dish, Vegetable, Veggie
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 164 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons harissa
  • salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Wash and dry the tomatoes, then slice each tomato in half and place in a medium bowl.
  • Add the olive oil, harissa, and a sprinkling of salt, and toss to combine.
  • Add the tomatoes to a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and serve as desired.

Notes

  • This recipe is easy to double, triple, or quadruple.
  • Watch harissa tomatoes carefully to make sure they don't burn. You want them to roast, but not burn.
  • Tossing well with oil should help keep the roasted tomatoes from sticking.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 734mgPotassium: 408mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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