Grilled Tomatoes Food

GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Wash the tomatoes. Cut them in half.
• Mix together the basil, oregano, pepper, parsley. (and garlic if you are using the dried stuff).
• On the cut surface of the tomatoes, sprinkle the herb mixture(add the garlic now if using fresh).
• Sprinkle the feta cheese on top and top with the grated cheese if using.
• Place on a preheated to low temperature grill or in toaster oven.
• Grill or cook for about 10 - 15 minutes. Using tongs, carefully remove the tomatoes onto a plate. (They will be soft, so be gentle so as not to squish them!).
• An alternative cooking method is to loosely cover them with foil to make removal from the grill a bit easier. I wrap the foil up around the tomato so it has a "handle" at the top.

GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. In a bowl, toss tomatoes with oil and thyme; season generously with salt and pepper.
• Starting with cut sides down, grill tomatoes until soft and charred, 8 to 12 minutes per side.
• Return to bowl; cut into rough pieces with kitchen shears.

GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Place tomatoes, cut sides up, in disposable foil pan. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with cheese.
• Place pan on grill grate; cover grill with lid.
• Grill 15 min. or until tomatoes are softened and cheese is lightly browned.

GRILLED TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Prepare a medium (350 F to 375 F) gas or charcoal grill fire. Clean and oil the grill grates well to create a nonstick surface.
• Combine olive oil with salt and pepper.
• Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise and lightly brush the cut side with the some of the olive oil. Reserve remaining olive oil.
• Place the tomatoes cut side down on the grill. Close lid and cook until the tomatoes begin to brown and the skins loosens, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• When the tomatoes are cool, place a mesh strainer over a medium bowl. Working over the bowl to collect the juices from the tomatoes, remove and discard the as much of the skins and seeds as possible (it's OK if some remains). Reserve the juices in the bowl.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet on medium heat. Sauté the shallots until they become translucent, about 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Remove from heat and transfer to a blender or food processor with the tomatoes, reserved tomato juices, basil, Worcestershire, Tabasco, and remaining olive oil. Blend until smooth. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Slice off the top of each tomato. Use a spoon to hollow out the inside. Rub the olive oil onto the outside of the tomatoes, coating well. Mix cream cheese, with bacon and cheddar cheese, and pepper, Fill each tomato with cheese filling, Place tomatoes on preheated grill. Cook until tomatoes are soft and wrinkled, and cheese is hot, about 15 minutes.

GRILLED FETA TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Slice off the top of each tomato. Use a spoon to hollow out the inside. Sprinkle the cavities with pepper. Rub the olive oil onto the outside of the tomatoes, coating well. Fill each tomato evenly with the feta cheese.
• Place tomatoes on preheated grill. Cook until tomatoes are soft and wrinkled, and cheese is hot, about 15 minutes.

CHEESE-TOPPED GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Place tomatoes, cut-sides up, in 8-inch square foil pan sprayed with cooking spray. Drizzle with dressing; top with cheeses. Place pan on grill grate.
• Grill 10 to 12 min. or until mozzarella is melted and tomatoes are heated through.
• Sprinkle with herbs.

GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients and stir
• Cut the tomatoes in half and brush both sides of the tomatoes with the garlic herb spread. The oil will minimize and chance of sticking to the grill.
• Heat the grill to 400 degrees on direct heat
• Add tomatoes to the grill with the cut side down. Grill for three minutes.
• Turn the tomatoes over
• Sprinkle on the Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheeses
• Grill for an additional three minutes to let the cheese melt
• Sprinkle with the fresh chopped basil and serve

GARLIC GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Peel and crush the garlic.
• Heat the oil in a small frying pan over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and cook until just starting to turn golden brown (1 to 2 minutes).
• Pour garlic and oil into a heatproof bowl.
• Set up the grill and preheat to high.
• When grill is ready, brush some oil on the grill grate.
• Place tomatoes cut side down on the hot grate and grill until nicely browned (3-5 minutes).
• Rotate 45 degrees after 2 minutes to create the crosshatch marks on tomatoes.
• Turn the tomatoes with tongs so they sit with the cut side facing up.
• Spoon the fried garlic into the tomatoes.
• Grill until the bottoms are nicely browned (3-5 minutes).
• Transfer to a serving plate, grate the cheese over the tomatoes, and sprinkle with thyme.
• Serve immediately.

GREEN TOMATOES ON THE GRILL

Steps:

• Wash and dry the tomatoes.
• Cut a thin slice at the top and the lower part of each tomato, so that you will not have any rounded slices.
• Slice the tomatoes, about 0.25 cm/ ¼ inch thick.Combine the olive oil, grated garlic cloves, chili flakes, some salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Add the tomato slices and stir well to coat. If you have the time, you can marinate the tomatoes for 15 to 30 minutes, but it is not mandatory.
• Heat a grill pan on medium heat.
• Add the tomato slices to the pan. If there is some leftover marinade in the bowl, reserve it.
• Grill the tomatoes for about 3 minutes on one side. Flip using tongs and grill for further 2-3 minutes on the other side. They should have nice char marks and become softer, but not be too soft or mushy. They should still hold their shape.
• Place the grilled tomatoes on a serving plate and pour the reserved marinade on top.
• Finely chop the red onion. Place it in a small bowl.
• Add the Greek yogurt, mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, vinegar, paprika powder, salt and pepper, and most of the chives. Stir well.
• Adjust the taste with more honey, if necessary. Sprinkle the remaining chives on top.
• Serve the grilled green tomatoes with the yogurt sauce and some fresh basil leaves.

GRILLED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place tomatoes on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 24 in. x 12 in.). In a small skillet, saute garlic and oregano in butter for 2 minutes. Pour over tomatoes. Fold foil around tomatoes and seal tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until tomatoes are heated through. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

GRILLED STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium heat.
• Cut the tomatoes and core them, removing all the seeds and juice.
• In a medium bowl add the onions, basil, and goat cheese. Mix and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add cooked orzo and combine. Stuff the tomatoes with the mixture. Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes. Top the tomatoes with the Parmesan.
• Place the tomatoes directly on the grill with the cover closed and cook for 10 minutes. The juices will begin to run. Remove from grill and place on platter.

GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium heat, 350 F to 375 F.
• Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise. Pat the cut sides lightly with paper towels. Lay the tomato halves cut-side up on a large baking sheet or tray. Brush the cut sides with olive oil.
• Lay the tomatoes oiled-side down on the grill. Close the lid if using a gas grill. Cook until grill marks appear on the tomatoes, about 5 minutes.
• Brush the other sides with oil. Turn the tomato halves over, close the lid on a gas grill, and cook until grill marks appear on the other side, about 5 more minutes.
• Use tongs or a spatula to transfer the tomatoes back to the baking sheet or onto a serving platter. Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt, and serve hot or at room temperature.

GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Drizzle the olive oil over the cut sides of the tomatoes, and sprinkle with garlic, salt, and black pepper.
• Place tomatoes, cut sides up, onto the preheated grill, and grill until the tomatoes start to sizzle and show blackened grill marks, about 4 minutes. Flip the tomatoes over and grill until the garlic turns golden brown, about 3 more minutes.

GARLIC GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise, season with House Seasoning. Heat the oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, and cook until just starting to turn golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the garlic and oil into a heatproof bowl.
• Oil the grill and set for high heat. Place the tomatoes cut side down and grill for 3 to 5 minutes. Turn over, top with the garlic oil mixture and continue to cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from grill and top with thyme, House Seasoning and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Serve immediately.

GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high. Slice the tomatoes thickly, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches, pour some olive oil and some cracked pepper and salt on both sides. Place on grill for about 3 minutes on each side.