Alpha Gal Friendly Roasted Tomato Compote with Garlic & Herbs

Roasting cherry tomatoes low and slow (well, hot and patient) transforms them into something deeply jammy, sweet, and savory all at once — this compote is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. The tomatoes collapse and caramelize in the oven alongside smashed garlic, soaking up olive oil, oregano, turmeric, and a whisper of red pepper flakes until the whole pan smells incredible. A finishing drizzle of olive oil, a touch of honey, and a handful of torn fresh basil pull it all together into something that feels far more special than the effort involved. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, this recipe is a natural fit — every single ingredient is plant-based or derived from plants, with no mammalian meat, dairy, or hidden animal byproducts to worry about. The honey is the one ingredient worth sourcing mindfully, but it's used in a small amount purely to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. Serve it warm over crusty bread, spoon it alongside grilled chicken or fish, or stir it into pasta for a weeknight dinner that feels anything but restricted.

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