Charred Heirloom Tomatoes With Fresh Herbs


These tomatoes are quickly cooked on a hot grill with a drizzle of olive oil and some fresh herbs. this recipe came from bon appetit (august 2008).

Steps


Arrange tomatoes , cut side up , on rimmed baking sheet.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper , then 1 1 / 2 tablespoons each oregano and thyme leaves.
Drizzle with 3 tablespoons oil.
Prepare barbeque.
Brush grill with oil.
Place tomatoes , cut side up , on rack.
Cook until bottoms are charred 3-4 minutes.
Turn tomatoes over and grill just to sear , about 1 minute.
Turn cut side up onto platter.
Sprinkle with 1 / 2 tablespoon each oregano and thyme , then drizzle with more oil , if desired.
Serve warm.

Ingredients


tomatoes, fresh oregano, fresh thyme leaves, extra virgin olive oil