Herb Grilled Tomatoes
Elevate your summer side dishes with these Herb Grilled Tomatoes, a vibrant and flavorful recipe that perfectly highlights the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes. Quickly prepped and ready in under 20 minutes, this easy dish features juicy tomato halves brushed with a fragrant blend of extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley, basil, garlic, and a hint of oregano. Grilled to perfection until tender with a smoky char, these tomatoes are seasoned with coarse sea salt and black pepper to enhance their garden-fresh flavor. Perfect as a simple appetizer, a stunning side for grilled meats, or even a topping for crusty bread, this healthy and versatile recipe celebrates the best of summer produce. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or seeking a quick vegetarian option, these Herb Grilled Tomatoes are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large, ripe tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Rinse the tomatoes, pat them dry, and cut each in half horizontally.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.
Brush the cut sides of the tomatoes generously with the herb and oil mixture.
Place the tomatoes on the grill, cut-side down. Grill for 4 minutes or until grill marks appear.
Carefully flip the tomatoes using tongs and grill for another 4 minutes on the skin side until the tomatoes are tender and slightly charred.
Remove the tomatoes from the grill and transfer them to a serving plate.
Drizzle any remaining herb oil over the grilled tomatoes and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.8 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1011 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1844 mg | 39% | |
*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.
