Name: Grilled Green Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 4 medium green tomatoes (about 2 lb. total), sliced ½" thick -; 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided -; 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided -; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for grill and drizzling -; 4 oz. goat cheese, softened -; 2 tbsp. heavy cream -; Zest of 1 lemon (about 2 tsp.) -; 1/2 tsp. agave or honey -; 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish -; 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves -; Flaky sea salt, optional -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Grilled Green Tomatoes

1. 4 medium green tomatoes (about 2 lb. total), sliced ½" thick -

2. 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided -

3. 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided -

4. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for grill and drizzling -

5. 4 oz. goat cheese, softened -

6. 2 tbsp. heavy cream -

7. Zest of 1 lemon (about 2 tsp.) -

8. 1/2 tsp. agave or honey -

9. 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish -

10. 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves -

11. Flaky sea salt, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Grilled Green Tomatoes

1. Stage

Season tomatoes on both sides with 1 tsp. kosher salt and ½ tsp. black pepper. Drizzle with 1 tbsp. oil. Set aside.

2. Stage

In a medium bowl, mix goat cheese, cream, lemon zest, agave, red pepper flakes, and remaining 1 tbsp. oil, 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp. black pepper until well combined. Spread on a platter or plate.

3. Stage

Preheat a gas grill to high; clean and oil grates. Grill tomatoes until well-charred but not overly soft, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

4. Stage

Arrange tomatoes over goat cheese mixture. Drizzle with oil, then top with basil, sea salt, if using, and red pepper flakes.