Recipe: Grilled Tomatoes

Grilling plum tomatoes gives them a smoky flavor — ideal for use in many recipes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: Makes 1 quart

Ingredients of grilled tomatoes:

• 3 pounds plum tomatoes, cored and halved lengthwise
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper

Directions for grilled tomatoes:

1. Heat grill to high. In a bowl, toss tomatoes with oil and thyme; season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Starting with cut sides down, grill tomatoes until soft and charred, 8 to 12 minutes per side.
3. Return to bowl; cut into rough pieces with kitchen shears.

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