Description
These Grilled Tomatoes with Pine Nuts are a simple yet elegant Mediterranean side dish. Juicy tomatoes are filled with creamy feta, toasted pine nuts, garlic, and herbs, then grilled until tender and bursting with flavor. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a light vegetarian appetizer.
Ingredients
- 6 large ripe tomatoes
- 120 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 40 g pine nuts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: fresh basil, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch sugar
- Optional: grated lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Slice the tops off the tomatoes and gently scoop out a little of the pulp to create space for the filling.
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly golden.
- In a bowl, combine the feta, toasted pine nuts, garlic, oregano, parsley, optional basil, olive oil, and a pinch of black pepper.
- Fill each tomato with the feta mixture and place them on the grill.
- Grill for 10–15 minutes until the tomatoes are tender and the filling is lightly golden.
- Finish with a pinch of salt, sugar, and optional lemon zest before serving.
Notes
- Choose firm tomatoes so they hold their shape while grilling.
- Serve with grilled bread, fish, or chicken.
- Walnuts can be substituted for pine nuts if desired.
- These tomatoes are also delicious baked in the oven at 200°C (400°F).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mediterranean