Grilled Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic, and Lemon
This was a wonderful side dish! I loved the sweet grilled tomatoes with the tangy and flavorful drizzle of olive oil, garlic, fresh basil, and lemon juiceāit was a perfect combination of flavors. My son even liked this dish, and he’s not a fan of cooked tomatoes! These delicious grilled tomatoes paired nicely with some juicy steaks, loaded baked potatoes, and a simple salad.
Grilled Tomatoes and Basil, Garlic, and Lemon
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic
- Juice & zest of half a lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped finely
- 8-10 small tomatoes
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
How to Make Grilled Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic, and Lemon:
Whisk the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh basil in a small bowl until well combined.
Heat a grill pan to medium-high heat (or heat a grill over medium-high heat).
Slice the tomatoes in half crosswise, then season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
Place, cut-side down, on the hot grill. Grill until charred, about 2 minutes for small tomatoes and 4 minutes for large tomatoes.
With a metal spatula, flip the tomatoes and grill until the skins blister and begin to char, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Transfer tomatoes to a serving platter and drizzle with the well-whisked basil, garlic, and lemon oil.
Serve tomatoes warm or at room temperature. Enjoy.
Equipment
- Grill Pan or Grill
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic
- Juice & zest of half a lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped finely
- 8-10 small tomatoes
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh basil in a small bowl until well combined.
- Heat a grill pan to medium-high heat (or heat a grill over medium-high).
- Slice the tomatoes in half crosswise, then season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
- Place, cut-side down, on the hot grill. Grill until charred, about 2 minutes for small tomatoes and 4 minutes for large tomatoes.
- With a metal spatula, flip the tomatoes and grill until the skins blister and begin to char, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer tomatoes to a serving platter and drizzle with the well-whisked basil, garlic, and lemon oil.
- Serve tomatoes warm or at room temperature. Enjoy.
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Yummy those grilled tomatoes looks awesome!!
I am such a tomato lover and this is a perfect example. I love this recipe. Can't wait to make it!!!
Never tried grilled tomatoes…Sounds great!
it doesnt just look delicious but i'm certain that's a nutritious side dish idea! a must try! cant wait to go to my kitchen! thanks for posting!
Simple but so delicious. I always have Iranian kebabs with grilled tomatoes,but never tried them this way…till now.
I often grill tomatoes, they are so yummy. Diane
such a simple and yummy recipe !!
Your tomatoes look perfect! This is a super yummy recipe š
I love tomatoes any way I can get them, but I especially love them grilled and roasted. This dish look delicious, Pam!
Kim in MD
Simple and healthy yet full of flavor! These sound refreshing!
Beautiful! I love grilling tomatoes and topping them with a little cheese… this way sounds even better!!!
These are SO adorable! And they look absolutely delicious. I love simple little apps/sides like this š
Sues
Those look absolutely delicious! I wish our green tomatoes would ripen…!
Aha…Something else to do with my many tomatoes!!! Delish!
Oh yummy! I love the flavor that the grill gives vegetables. Soaking up as much BBQin as I can while it's still summer.
So simple and yet looks delish and amazing!
so summery/fresh/delish!
I love the depth of flavor that grilling gives to tomatoes. These look so good!
Perfect for summers bounty!
How cute are those tomatoes!!! I can't believe I used to hate them. Now, my family has embraced them and we love them. And this looks like such a cute little appetizer for realizing summer nights š
I love grilled tomatoes!
Sounds great, I love grilled tomatoes but these are so fancy and pretty!
These tomatoes looks SO delicious, great idea to grill them – going to give these a try!
mary
Yummy!
Delicious…used 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon zest in this recipe. A very easy, flavorful side dish…
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