Grilled Tomatoes Recipe

Grilled Tomatoes Recipe

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Grilled Tomatoes with Garlic

This recipe is perfect for a quick, flavorful side dish that combines the sweetness of tomatoes with the savory punch of garlic. Ideal for grilling season, it's simple, fresh, and delicious!

Ingredients

  • 8 tomatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (or to taste)
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1: Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grate to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides of the tomatoes.

Step 3: Sprinkle minced garlic over the tomatoes, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 4: Place the tomatoes on the preheated grill, cut sides up. Grill for about 4 minutes, or until they start to sizzle and have blackened grill marks.

Step 5: Flip the tomatoes over and continue grilling for an additional 3 minutes, or until the garlic turns golden brown and fragrant.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories 21
Total Fat 1g
Saturated Fat 0g
Sodium 149mg
Total Carbohydrate 3g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 10mg
Calcium 8mg
Iron 0mg
Potassium 177mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutrient information is based on available data.

Comments

impellizzeri kitchen

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

I have been making these for years. They are a great side dish. We even use parmesan cheese on them

Holiday Baker

09/26/2011 09:17:07 PM

I LOVE grilled tomatoes! I always throw them on the grill after the meat is almost done with the same temperature and method. I normally just do the olive oil and some kosher or regular salt. I will have to try adding some fresh garlic next time to see how that affects the taste. I am just a tad afraid of the fresh garlic burning. It really doesn't need it. Roma tomatoes tend to work the best, just cut in half. If you have never grilled a tomato you must try.

Clemmie King

06/09/2020 03:51:48 AM

Love these, made as is, they are great. I sometimes make them and add Parmesan cheese to the topping, then I don't flip them on the grill, but cook about 5-6 minutes over medium heat and remove. A great way to use extra summer roma tomatoes and add color to the dinner plate.

Jillian

08/18/2011 09:15:02 AM

Simple and delicious! This is perfect for those warm summer months when tomatoes from the garden are so abundant. It's not only vibrant in color but also in taste. I combine my olive oil and minced garlic together and drizzle that over top while the tomatoes are grilling. After they come off I sprinkle with a little salt and pepper then top with fresh basil. Sometimes I add either fresh mozzarella for a "grilled caprese" or shredded Parmesan although they're great plain. No matter what you do these taste wonderful and can be a great appetizer or side dish. The leftovers (if there are any) are great on thick, crusty bread!

Michelle Brown

06/12/2024 11:55:20 PM

I can’t get over how good this turned out. The flavors were spot-on, and it was surprisingly easy to make. Everyone in my family enjoyed it, and there were no leftovers. This one is a keeper.

Angie O'Brien

07/05/2022 02:11:58 AM

It took longer than a few minutes to see the grill marks, so I just left them on the grill until they were charred on both sides. We had some fresh herbs to use from the garden so we had these chopped up in spaghettini with pesto, the two complemented each other perfectly.

France Cevallos

06/09/2021 12:48:40 AM

This couldn't be simpler, and the flavor is outstanding. Grilling tomatoes really brings out their natural sweetness. Take care not to overcook them, as once they soften too much, they will be hard to flip over and/or get off the grill. Easily customizable with different seasoning, but the simple salt, pepper and garlic is perfect.

bakingmom

03/05/2016 09:32:18 PM

These are delicious! We added some fresh basil on top right before serving.

Marie Rodgers Roberts

08/02/2012 04:11:03 PM

Very good flavor but be careful not to overcook!

Delisa Ramos

07/04/2012 06:27:42 PM

Very good, but we added a little parmesan after they were done. Also, the skins were a little tough. Maybe it was the tomatoes I used. They were from my mom's garden.

bellepepper

04/12/2012 02:09:15 PM

I had a couple of on the vine tomatoes that I used for this. My result wasn’t all that great, but in fairness to the recipe, it could have been my tomatoes. It’s nearly impossible to get a decent tomato in Ohio this time of year. So, I’m giving this recipe the benefit of the doubt and giving it 5 stars. I’ll try it again when garden tomatoes are available to see if this recipe really is 5 stars.