How to Make Grilled Tomatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled tomatoes are a simple and delicious way to make use of the summer bounty of ripe, juicy tomatoes. Whether you grow your own tomatoes or pick them up from the farmer's market, grilling them brings out their natural sweetness and adds a smoky, caramelized flavor that is irresistible.

Grilled tomatoes can be enjoyed on their own as a side dish or paired with other grilled vegetables and proteins for a complete meal. They also make a great addition to salads, sandwiches, and pasta dis...

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Ingredients

  • 8 tomatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 16

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the cut-sides of tomatoes. Sprinkle with garlic; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Cook tomatoes, cut-sides up, on the preheated grill until they start to sizzle and show blackened grill marks, about 4 minutes. Flip tomatoes over and continue grilling until garlic turns golden brown, about 3 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    21 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 149mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 177mg