Description
Enjoy the taste of summer with these delicious grilled tomatoes, a simple yet flavorful dish perfect for a light meal or a side dish. The tomatoes are grilled to perfection, bringing out their natural sweetness and enhancing their juicy texture.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 6 firm roma tomatoes
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling and brushing
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
For Serving:
- Italian Dressing
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese or Vegan Parmesan, optional
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomatoes: Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise. Drizzle the cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Grill the Tomatoes: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush with olive oil and place the tomatoes on the grill, cut side down. Grill for 4 to 6 minutes, or until grill marks form. Flip and grill for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender but not collapsing.
- Serve: Transfer the tomatoes to a serving platter. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with Italian dressing. If desired, top with grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some dried herbs like oregano or basil on the tomatoes before grilling.
- Make sure the grill is well-heated before placing the tomatoes to ensure proper grilling and caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tomato half
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
