Best Grilled Green Tomatoes With Creamy Basil Sauce Recipes

GREEN TOMATOES ON THE GRILL

Steps:

• Wash and dry the tomatoes.
• Cut a thin slice at the top and the lower part of each tomato, so that you will not have any rounded slices.
• Slice the tomatoes, about 0.25 cm/ ¼ inch thick.Combine the olive oil, grated garlic cloves, chili flakes, some salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Add the tomato slices and stir well to coat. If you have the time, you can marinate the tomatoes for 15 to 30 minutes, but it is not mandatory.
• Heat a grill pan on medium heat.
• Add the tomato slices to the pan. If there is some leftover marinade in the bowl, reserve it.
• Grill the tomatoes for about 3 minutes on one side. Flip using tongs and grill for further 2-3 minutes on the other side. They should have nice char marks and become softer, but not be too soft or mushy. They should still hold their shape.
• Place the grilled tomatoes on a serving plate and pour the reserved marinade on top.
• Finely chop the red onion. Place it in a small bowl.
• Add the Greek yogurt, mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, vinegar, paprika powder, salt and pepper, and most of the chives. Stir well.
• Adjust the taste with more honey, if necessary. Sprinkle the remaining chives on top.
• Serve the grilled green tomatoes with the yogurt sauce and some fresh basil leaves.

GRILLED GREEN TOMATOES WITH CREAMY BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, basil, garlic, and lemon juice, and process until basil is finely chopped and sauce is smooth (add 1 to 2 teaspoons water if needed). Cut green tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices, brush with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until lightly charred and softened, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and spoon sauce over top.

TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE FOR PASTA

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat. Make sure it doesn't burn. Add tomatoes, basil, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to boil and continue to boil 5 minutes or until most of the liquid evaporates. Remove from heat; stir in whipping cream and butter. Reduce heat and simmer 5 more minutes.