Green Tomatoes Grilled with Basil Butter
Smoky, savory, and herbaceous, Green Tomatoes Grilled with Basil Butter is the ultimate summer recipe that turns an underappreciated ingredient into a standout dish. This quick and easy recipe features thick slices of fresh green tomatoes, lightly seasoned with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper, then perfectly charred on the grill for that signature smoky flavor. The finishing touch? A luscious dollop of homemade basil butter, infused with minced garlic and chopped fresh basil, that melts irresistibly over the warm tomatoes. With just 20 minutes from prep to plate, this flavorful side dish is perfect for warm-weather gatherings or as a fresh addition to your cookout spread. Don’t miss this vibrant, garden-to-grill recipe for a taste of summer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Green tomatoes
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Slice the green tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
In a small bowl, combine the unsalted butter, minced garlic, and finely chopped fresh basil leaves. Mix well to form the basil butter.
Once the grill is hot, place the tomato slices directly onto the grill grates. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until grill marks form, then carefully flip and grill the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
Remove the grilled tomatoes from the heat and place them on a serving platter.
Immediately top each grilled tomato slice with a dollop of basil butter so that it melts over the warm tomatoes.
Serve immediately as a side dish or as part of a light summer meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
657 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.1 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.2 g | 151% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2398 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1057 mg | 22% | |
*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.
