This quick and easy recipe works on a gas or charcoal grill.

Mid July is about the time of year when tomatoes start coming full steam into season.

It’s so good!

Grilled Tomatoes

Elise Bauer

Do you have a garden that is full of tomatoes?

Need More Tomato Ideas?

We recommend Roma and beefsteak tomatoes for grilling.

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Preheat your grill on high heat for direct grilling.

Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper.

Brush the cut side of the tomatoes with olive oil.

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Brush the grill grate or grill pan with olive oil.

Place the tomatoes, cut side down, on the grill surface.

Cover the grill and let cook for about 4 minutes.

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(Check after 2 minutes.)

Use a metal spatula to lift tomatoes off of the grill for serving.

Place on a serving dish, cut side up.

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Drizzle a little more olive oil on the tomatoes.

Sprinkle with just a little more salt and pepper.

Sprinkle with thinly sliced basil.

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