Grilled Garlic Tomatoes
Fire up your grill for an irresistible side dish with these Grilled Garlic Tomatoes, a simple yet flavor-packed recipe perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight meal. Juicy Roma tomatoes are halved and brushed with a luscious mixture of minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then seared to smoky perfection on the grill. The slight char enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes, while fresh basil leaves add a fragrant, herbaceous touch. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a gourmet twist, and you’ve got a dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile recipe is perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or even a light vegetarian entrée. Keywords: grilled tomatoes, garlic tomatoes, summer side dish, quick grilling recipes, basil and balsamic glaze.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole Roma tomatoes
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 6 leaves Fresh basil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.
Slice each Roma tomato in half lengthwise and set them aside.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the garlic and oil mixture generously onto the cut sides of the tomato halves.
Place the tomatoes cut-side down on the preheated grill. Cook for 3-5 minutes until grill marks form and the tomatoes begin to soften.
Flip the tomatoes and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes on the skin side until the tomatoes are tender but not falling apart.
Remove the tomatoes from the grill and transfer them to a serving plate.
Garnish each tomato half with a fresh basil leaf and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish or appetizer and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.8 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1209 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 951 mg | 20% | |
*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.
