Grilled Green Tomatoes with Red and Yellow Tomato-Basil Salsa

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
59%
Grilled Green Tomatoes with Red and Yellow Tomato-Basil Salsa
45 min.
6
163kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your summer gatherings with a vibrant and delicious side dish? Look no further than our Grilled Green Tomatoes with Red and Yellow Tomato-Basil Salsa! This dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of fresh flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine the satisfying crunch of perfectly grilled green tomatoes, their tangy flavor enhanced by a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of aromatic herbs. Paired with a zesty salsa made from ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and a hint of heat from jalapeño, this recipe is a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Each bite is a burst of freshness, making it an ideal accompaniment to any meal.

Whether you're hosting a barbecue, enjoying a picnic, or simply looking for a healthy side dish to complement your dinner, this recipe checks all the boxes. It's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. Plus, with a health score of 59 and only 163 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

In just 45 minutes, you can create a dish that not only nourishes the body but also brings people together. So fire up the grill, gather your friends and family, and get ready to impress with this delightful and wholesome recipe!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup basil fresh green finely chopped
  • cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoons jalapeno fresh hot chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons juice of lime 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoons oregano fresh chopped
  •  onion red finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper sweet red chopped (such as bell or Gypsy)
  • servings salt and pepper freshly ground
  • 48 oz tomatoes green ()
  • 1.5 pounds tomatoes green red yellow ripe (, , golden, , or a combination; see notes)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill

Directions

  1. Rinse unripe tomatoes.
  2. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, discarding stem ends and bottoms. In a large bowl, gently mix tomato slices, olive oil, half the garlic, and the marjoram.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes or up to 1 day.
  4. Meanwhile, rinse and core the ripe tomatoes; cut in half crosswise. Squeeze tomato halves slightly to remove seeds. Chop tomatoes and put in a bowl.
  5. Add the remaining garlic and the onion, red pepper, basil, lime juice, and chile.
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Lift unripe tomatoes from marinade and lay on an oiled grill over a solid bed of medium coals or medium heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 4 to 5 seconds); cover gas grill. Cook, turning once, until tomatoes are nicely browned, 6 to 10 minutes total. Arrange on a platter and spoon the ripe-tomato salsa over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Calories163kcal
Protein8.76%
Fat49.38%
Carbs41.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39
Glycemic Load
2.95
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.798261217449%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.34mg
Naringenin
1.56mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.33mg
Myricetin
0.32mg
Quercetin
5.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:163.35kcal
8.17%
Fat:9.81g
15.09%
Saturated Fat:1.38g
8.61%
Carbohydrates:18.71g
6.24%
Net Carbohydrates:13.51g
4.91%
Sugar:11.71g
13.01%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:221.83mg
9.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.92g
7.83%
Vitamin C:69.22mg
83.9%
Vitamin A:2899.58IU
57.99%
Vitamin K:49.8µg
47.43%
Manganese:0.52mg
26.19%
Potassium:844.22mg
24.12%
Vitamin E:3.39mg
22.6%
Fiber:5.19g
20.77%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.7%
Folate:55.73µg
13.93%
Copper:0.26mg
13.22%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.41%
Magnesium:44.75mg
11.19%
Iron:1.98mg
11.02%
Vitamin B3:2.1mg
10.52%
Phosphorus:99.07mg
9.91%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.43%
Calcium:73.96mg
7.4%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.51%
Zinc:0.59mg
3.91%
Selenium:0.85µg
1.21%
Source:My Recipes