CHARRED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES WITH FRESH HERBS

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These tomatoes are quickly cooked on a hot grill with a drizzle of olive oil and some fresh herbs. This recipe came from Bon Appetit (August 2008).

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Vegetable

Time 8m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 large tomatoes, about 10 ounces each, heirloom is best, cored and cut horizontally in half
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, divided
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, divided
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

Steps:

  • Arrange tomatoes, cut side up, on rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then 1 1/2 Tablespoons each oregano and thyme leaves. Drizzle with 3 Tablespoons oil.
  • Prepare barbeque (medium-high heat). Brush grill with oil. Place tomatoes, cut side up, on rack. Cook until bottoms are charred 3-4 minutes. Turn tomatoes over and grill just to sear, about 1 minute. Turn cut side up onto platter. Sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon each oregano and thyme, then drizzle with more oil, if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.5, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 7.1, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 1.3

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