Cherry tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are small, juicy tomatoes with a sweet-tart flavor and thin edible skin. Grape tomatoes are a closely related small-fruited type with a more elongated shape and slightly firmer texture and can be used interchangeably with cherry tomatoes in most recipes. Red varieties are particularly rich in lycopene and also provide beta-carotene, vitamin C, potassium, and protective polyphenols. Their naturally sweet flavor makes them delicious raw in salads and grain bowls or cooked into sauces, soups, pastas, egg dishes, and roasted vegetable meals. Roasting concentrates their sweetness and creates flavorful juices that can become part of a simple sauce.