GRILLED TOMATOES WITH PESTO

GRILLED TOMATOES WITH PESTO image

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 medium tomatoes, cored and halved crosswise (at room temperature)
3 tablespoon purchased pesto sauce
6 very thin onion slices
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)
1/3 cup smoked almonds, chopped
2 tablespoon snipped parsley

Steps:

1. Using a spoon, hollow out the top 1/4 inch of tomato halves. Top each tomato half with 1 teaspoon of pesto sauce and an onion slice. Arrange tomatoes in 2 foil pie plates. 2. In a covered grill arrange medium-hot coals around the edge of the grill. Test for medium heat in the center of the grill. Place the foil pans containing the tomatoes in the center of the grill rack, but not over the coals. Cover and grill for 10 to 15 minutes or until the tomato halves are heated through. 3. In a small mixing bowl stir together cheese, almonds, and snipped parsley. Sprinkle over tomatoes. Cover and grill about 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If desired, garnish the tomatoes with fresh parsley springs before serving. Makes 6 side-dish servings.