Grilled Tomatoes with Yogurt

Name: Grilled Tomatoes with Yogurt
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ripe, red tomatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup plain yogurt, preferably Greek or Middle Eastern

Thick, creamy Greek or Middle Eastern yogurt is especially good with these tomatoes.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, September 1996

Servings

Ingredients

4 ripe, red tomatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup plain yogurt, preferably Greek or Middle Eastern

Directions

1. Cut 1/2 inch off top of tomatoes. Sprinkle cut end of tomatoes with oregano, thyme, lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Brush a grill or grill pan with oil. Heat to hot. Place tomatoes on the grill, cut side down. Grill until slightly charred, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn and grill until soft and warm throughout, 3 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to a dish, and serve with yogurt on the side.