Sugar-Free Grilled Tomatoes with Balsamic Glaze
Elevate your next meal with these Sugar-Free Grilled Tomatoes with Balsamic Glaze, a simple yet elegant dish bursting with flavor. Perfect for a healthy appetizer or vibrant side dish, this recipe features juicy, ripe tomatoes caramelized on the grill, accented with a rich, homemade balsamic glaze. The drizzle of olive oil infused with garlic, salt, and pepper enhances the smoky grill marks, while the fresh basil chiffonade adds a fragrant, herbaceous finish. With just 10 minutes of prep and a few pantry staples, you’ll create a dish that’s not only sugar-free but also irresistibly flavorful. Ideal for summer grilling or anytime you’re craving a wholesome, low-carb treat, these grilled tomatoes are a feast for the eyes and the palate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Start by making the balsamic glaze. Pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Let it simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until it reduces by half and becomes syrupy, about 10-12 minutes. Then, remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, wash and dry the tomatoes. Slice each tomato in half horizontally. Lightly brush each side with olive oil.
Finely mince the garlic. In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic with the remaining olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Place the tomato halves cut-side down on the hot grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes until they have nice grill marks.
Flip the tomatoes and spoon the garlic-oil mixture over the top. Continue to grill for another 4-5 minutes until the tomatoes are tender but still hold their shape.
While the tomatoes are grilling, stack the basil leaves, roll them tightly, and slice them into thin ribbons (chiffonade).
Once cooked, remove the tomatoes from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
Drizzle the reduced balsamic glaze over the grilled tomatoes.
Garnish with the freshly cut basil leaves. Serve immediately as a delightful appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1236 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1472 mg | 31% | |
*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.
