Grilled Green Or Red Tomato With Herbs Recipes

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.

RED, JUICY, HERB-FRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together basil, thyme, salt, and white pepper. Mix in 5 teaspoons olive oil to make a spreadable paste. Spread paste on cut side of each tomato half.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in small skillet over medium-low heat. Place tomatoes herb-side down in skillet, and cover. Simmer for 5 minutes; tomatoes should be hot but not stewed. Serve immediately.

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.

GRILLED STEAK WITH GREEN BEANS, TOMATOES AND CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Steps:

• Place a double layered piece of heavy-duty foil on a tray or cutting board; fold and gather edge to form a rim. Toss the green beans and tomatoes on foil with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat a grill to medium. Lightly oil the grill grates and season the steak with salt and pepper. Slide the foil tray onto the grill; cook, tossing occasionally, until the beans char slightly and cook through, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the steaks to the grill; cook until desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove steaks to cutting board to rest 5 minutes. Slice, and serve steak and the vegetables with the Chimichurri Sauce.
• Chimichurri Sauce:
• Combine the garlic, vinegar, herbs, olive oil and water in small food processor; pulse until herbs are coarsely chopped. Season with salt and pepper.

GRILLED TOMATOES WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Rinse the tomatoes and cut in half. Brush with a little oil, place cut side up on a gas grill grate or charcoal grill and grill until golden brown, a few minutes.
• Mix 4 tablespoons of oil with the oregano and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Top the cut surface of the hot tomatoes with the mixture. Season with a little salt and serve hot.

GRILLED GREEN OR RED TOMATO WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds.
• In a large zip lock bag, gently mix tomato slices, olive oil, Tabasco or hot pepper flakes, sugar, salt and black pepper, garlic, oregano and the marjoram. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Seal and chill at least 30 minutes or overnight.
• Remove tomatoes from marinade (discard or make a dressing by adding vinegar to taste!) and lay on an oiled grill over medium heat (you can hold your hand at grill level only 4 to 5 seconds) cover gas grill.
• Cook, turning once, at this point you can top with cheese if you are using until tomatoes are nicely browned, 6 to 10 minutes total.
• For Vegan omit the cheeses.

HERB-GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Season the tomato halves with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, cook until golden brown and fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the oil and garlic into a small bowl. Set aside.
• Prepare the grill for direct grilling. Preheat to high heat.
• When ready to cook. Lightly oil the hot grill grate. Place the tomatoes cut side down on the hot grate. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes, or until nicely browned. Using tongs, turn the tomatoes over. Brush or spoon the sauteed garlic on top of the tomatoes; reserving some oil for the rosemary and basil. Continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes. Brush the rosemary and basil with remaining garlic oil and arrange on grill a minute before the tomatoes are done.
• Transfer tomatoes and herbs to a serving dish or pan. Check seasoning. Serve immediately.

GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH GREENS, TOMATOES, HERBS, OLIVES AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare barbeque (medium-high heat). Whisk 3/4 cup oil and vinegar in medium bowl to blend. Place onion, beets, zucchini, eggplants, and red bell pepper on baking sheet. Brush both sides with some of vinaigrette. Sprinkle vegetables with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables until just cooked through, about 10 minutes per side for beets, 6 minutes per side for onion and 4 minutes per side for zucchini, eggplant, and peppers. (Vegetables can be grilled 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Brush bread with additional olive oil; sprinkle with pepper. Grill bread until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes per side.
• Arrange greens on large platter. Overlap tomatoes atop greens in center of platter. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper. Arrange grilled vegetables atop greens around edge of platter. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over tomatoes and grilled vegetables. Sprinkle tomatoes and vegetables with herbs. Sprinkle tomatoes with goat cheese. Sprinkle Romano cheese over all. Garnish with olives. Serve with bread.

GRILLED WHOLE FISH, GREEN TOMATO AND HERB VINAIGRETTE AND CHARRED LEMON

Steps:

• For the green tomato and herb vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, green tomatoes, mint, parsley, tarragon, yuzu juice, rice vinegar, shallots and garlic. Mix well. Set aside.
• For the charred lemons: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Set the lemon halves cut-side down on the grill. Cook, undisturbed, until charred, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• For the grilled fish: Rub the fish with the lemon zest and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on the grill and cook, flipping halfway through, until the skin is crispy and charred and the flesh is flaky and opaque, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer the fish to dinner plates. Serve each with a charred lemon half and a small bowl of vinaigrette on the side.