A Healthy Recipe from Our Partners at Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers

Grilled Green Tomatoes

Yields 2 servings

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet peppers, yellow
• 3 green tomatoes
• ¼ jalapeno
• 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper

 Directions

1. Preheat grill pan on medium heat.
2. Cut off tops of yellow peppers, quarter and add to grill pan. Cook until charred and softened. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. Slice tomatoes ¼ inch thick.
4. Brush one side of slices with oil and lay on grill pan, oiled side down. Cook for 6-8 minutes.
5. Brush tops of tomatoes with remaining oil and flip.
6. In a food processor add peppers, jalapeño and parsley. Blend until a sauce forms.
7. Add salt and pepper to grilled tomatoes. Top with Spicy Yellow Pepper Sauce or serve on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

162 calories; protein 4g; carbohydrates 21g; fiber 6g; total fat 8g; saturated fat 1g; sodium 862mg