Grilled Tomatoes
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Grilled Tomatoes
Description
The tomatoes are prepared by cutting them crosswise into thick slices to retain their structure during grilling. Tossing them in an olive oil marinade with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper ensures even seasoning and prevents sticking. The grill is preheated to high heat and oiled to produce grill marks and prevent the tomatoes from falling through the grates.
The tomatoes first grill cut side down with the lid closed, allowing them to caramelize and soften without drying out. Flipping them skin side down finishes the cooking process and adds a slight char for flavor. The balance of soft juicy flesh and slight firmness from the skin presents a pleasing texture contrast. The tomatoes are served immediately with fresh parsley for added color and light herbal notes, complementing the rich olive oil and garlic seasoning.
These tomatoes make a versatile side dish for grilled meals, sandwiches, or as part of a salad ensemble.
Ingredients
- 4 beefsteak tomato cut widthwise (cut along their equators, not pole to pole
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for greasing grates
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- parsley for serving, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes to the bowl and gently toss with the marinade.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat. Coat grill grates with olive oil.
- Place tomatoes, cut side down, onto the preheated grill. Grill for 5 minutes with the lid closed, then use a spatula to carefully flip the tomatoes skin side down on the grill and cook with the lid open for 2-3 minutes. Use a spatula to carefully remove the tomatoes off the grill.
- Serve immediately with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Use firm tomatoes to avoid them falling through the grill grates and losing shape while cooking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 308mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 812mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2833IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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