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Grilled Italian Tomatoes

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Beefsteak tomatoes marinated in Italian dressing and grilled cut-side down until charred and soft.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 65

Ingredients
  

  • 4 beefsteak tomatoes
  • ½ cup light Italian dressing plus more for serving

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Flat baking dish

Method
 

  1. Slice the 4 beefsteak tomatoes in half.
    4 beefsteak tomatoes
  2. Place the tomato halves cut side down in a flat baking dish, arranging them in a single layer so each one sits flat.
  3. Pour ½ cup Italian dressing over the tomatoes, making sure the cut sides are fully coated in dressing.
    ½ cup light Italian dressing plus more for serving
  4. Let the tomatoes marinate for 15 minutes, allowing the dressing to soak into the cut surface.
  5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  6. Place the tomatoes on the grill cut side down and cook until the tomato has softened, the bottom is charred, and the skin begins to split. (see notes)
  7. Serve the grilled tomatoes with additional Italian dressing on the side for drizzling.

Nutrition

Serving: 230gCalories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Grill time will vary depending on tomato size and grill heat — watch for charring on the bottom and softening as your doneness cues rather than a fixed time.

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