Grilled Tomatoes

Serves: 4

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 4 large tomatoes (about 3” diameter), halved
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking instructions:

1. Preheat grill to medium heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and pepper.
3. Place the tomato halves in the bowl and rotate them until completely coated with marinade.
4. Place tomatoes cut-side down on the grill. Brush tomatoes one last time with the marinade. Grill for approximately 5-7 minutes then flip and grill for another 5-7 minutes or until they turn soft and brown.
5. Remove tomatoes from grill and sprinkle basil and Parmesan cheese on each one. Serve immediately.

Nutrient content:
Per serving (1 whole tomato topped with basil and cheese): 85 calories, 8 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein, 85 mg sodium, 445 mg potassium (10% daily need), 25 mg vitamin C (33 % daily need)