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Overhead view of slices of grilled green tomatoes and fresh mozzarella arranged in a circle on plate.

Grilled Green Tomatoes

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Grilled green tomatoes, tossed in a tasty balsamic marinade and paired with succulent fresh mozzarella and basil.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Marinate 1 hour
Total 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4 servings

Equipment

  • large bowl with lid (or plastic wrap to cover)
  • whisk
  • grill
  • Tongs
  • serving plate or platter

Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 packed teaspoon brown sugar (or Brown Swerve)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 pound green tomatoes (sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds)
  • 1 16-ounce ball fresh mozzarella (sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds)
  • fresh basil leaves (chopped)

Instructions

  • Add ½ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 3 cloves garlic, 1 packed teaspoon brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 pinch red pepper flakes (if using) to large bowl. Whisk well to thoroughly combine ingredients.
  • Place 1 pound green tomatoes (sliced) in marinade and toss or flip to coat well. Cover bowl and place in refrigerator at least 1 hour.
    Green tomato slices in a large bowl with a balsamic marinade.
  • When ready, preheat grill to 400° Fahrenheit. Remove tomato slices from marinade (do not discard liquid) and place on preheated grill. Grill tomatoes 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and grill other sides 2 to 3 more minutes, until tomatoes are tender.
    Sliced green tomatoes marinated in balsamic marinade arranged on grill grate.
  • Remove tender tomato slices from grill. Arrange on platter, alternating tomato slices with 1 16-ounce ball fresh mozzarella (sliced into rounds). Drizzle reserved marinade over tomatoes and cheese. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve.
    Overhead view of grilled green tomato slices alternating with mozzarella rounds on a plate with fresh basil.

Recipe Notes

  • Make it Keto: Use Brown Swerve instead of brown sugar. 

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 560calProtein: 22gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 255mgTotal Carbs: 13gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gNet Carbs: 12gVitamin A: 1536IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 623mgIron: 1mg
Recipe By: Sam Guarnieri
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