Grilled Tomatoes & Green Onions

Grilled Tomatoes & Green Onions

Yield: 4 Servings

NORMA WRENN MSN ================

1/3 c olive oil

1 T fresh lemon juice (or wine)

1 vinegar

2 T fresh basil,chopped

1 T shallots,chopped

1/2 t salt

1/4 t pepper,Freshly Ground

3 lg tomatoes,cut into slices

-1/2-3/4 i

10 to 12 green onions,trimmed

1 including 4 of green tops

1 sprigs of fresh basil or

1 parsley

Firm tomatoes, even those that are slightly green, should be used

for

this recipe. They are less juice and hold their shape better when

grilled than fully ripe ones. Fresh basil is wonderful with tomatoes,

but you could also use chopped tarragon or even parsley in the

basting sauce. Serve warm or at room temperature, with grilled lamb

or fish.

Prepare a fire in a grill. Position the oiled grill rack 4-6 inches

above the fire.

In a small bowl stir together the oil, lemon juice or vinegar, chopped

basil, shallots, salt and pepper.

Arrange the tomatoes and onions on the rack. Grill, turning them two

or three times and brushing with the oil mixture, about 5 minutes. If

the onions are large, they might take 1 or 2 minutes longer.

Transfer the tomatoes and onions to a platter and garnish with basil

or parsley sprigs.