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!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:18 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Rinse the tomatoes, pat them dry, and cut each in half horizontally.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Brush the cut sides of the tomatoes generously with the herb and oil mixture.

Step 5

Place the tomatoes on the grill, cut-side down. Grill for 4 minutes or until grill marks appear.

Step 6

Carefully flip the tomatoes using tongs and grill for another 4 minutes on the skin side until the tomatoes are tender and slightly charred.

Step 7

Remove the tomatoes from the grill and transfer them to a serving plate.

Step 8

Drizzle any remaining herb oil over the grilled tomatoes and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	780.4 grams (780.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	388

Total Fat 29.80g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.40g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1011mg	44%
Total Carbohydrate 31.40g	11%
Dietary Fiber 9.70g	35%
Total Sugars 19.00g
Protein 7.30g	15%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 130mg	10%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 1844mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.4%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 29.7%