GRILLED TOMATO WITH FRESH CORN

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Grilling the tomatoes and corn makes this side dish feel special and it's so simple to do. I like to serve it with French bread, but it's "killer" dished up on its own. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

6 tomato slices (1/2 inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
GRILLED CORN TOPPING:
2 large ears sweet corn, husks removed
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
Toasted French bread baguette slices, optional

Steps:

Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper., Brush corn with 1 tablespoon oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally. Grill tomato slices 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned., Cool corn slightly. Cut corn from cobs; transfer to a small bowl. Stir in green onion, parsley, olives, capers, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest and remaining oil., Serve corn mixture over tomatoes; sprinkle with cheese. If desired, serve with baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges