Garlic Grilled Tomatoes
Savor the smoky goodness of summer with these irresistibly flavorful Garlic Grilled Tomatoes! This simple yet elegant recipe combines juicy, ripe tomatoes with a bold marinade of extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, and fresh thyme for a dish that’s bursting with vibrant Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Perfectly caramelized on the grill, these tomatoes develop a smoky char while remaining tender and juicy. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and an optional drizzle of balsamic vinegar, they make a stunning side dish, appetizer, or topping for crusty bread. With just 10 minutes of prep and 8 minutes of cook time, this quick and easy recipe is a surefire way to elevate your next barbecue or weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe medium tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes and slice them in half horizontally.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme leaves.
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Brush the cut sides of the tomatoes generously with the garlic olive oil mixture.
Place the tomatoes cut-side down on the grill. Cook for 4 minutes without moving them, allowing grill marks to form.
Carefully flip the tomatoes using tongs. Cook for an additional 4 minutes on the skin side until they are softened but still hold their shape.
Remove the tomatoes from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.
Sprinkle the grilled tomatoes with freshly chopped parsley. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
469 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.3 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1192 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1250 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
