Name: Grilled Green Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 medium green tomatoes (about 2 pounds total, sliced ½ inch thick); 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt (divided); ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (divided); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided, plus more for grill and drizzling); 4 ounces goat cheese (softened); 2 tablespoons heavy cream; Zest of 1 lemon (about 2 teaspoons); ½ teaspoon agave or honey; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (plus more for garnish); ½ cup fresh basil leaves; Flaky sea salt (optional)

Ingredients

Scale

4 medium green tomatoes (about 2 pounds total, sliced ½ inch thick)
2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (divided)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided, plus more for grill and drizzling)
4 ounces goat cheese (softened)
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Zest of 1 lemon (about 2 teaspoons)
½ teaspoon agave or honey
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (plus more for garnish)
½ cup fresh basil leaves
Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Season both sides of the tomatoes with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and set aside.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese, cream, lemon zest, agave, red pepper flakes, and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Spread this mixture on a platter or plate.
Step 3: Preheat a gas grill to high; clean and oil the grates. Grill the tomatoes until nicely charred but still firm, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Step 4: Arrange the grilled tomatoes over the goat cheese mixture. Drizzle with oil, then sprinkle with basil, sea salt if desired, and additional red pepper flakes. Enjoy the delightful flavors!