Roasted
Tomatoes Stuffed with Ratatouille BBQ Recipe When
tomatoes are ripe and ready, fill them with a confetti of grilled vegetables and
let them roast on the grate. Sweet as can be. Note: The onion, bell pepper, and
zucchini are grilled over Direct Medium heat and the stuffed tomatoes over Indirect
Medium heat.
4 large, ripe tomatoes Kosher salt For the
stuffing: 1 medium red onion, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch slices
1 medium red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, cut into flat pieces 1 medium
zucchini, cut lengthways in 1/3-inch slices Extra-virgin olive oil Freshly
ground black pepper 2/3 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon finely
chopped fresh basil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar Cut a 1/2-inch
slice off the top of each tomato. Discard the tops. With a small knife cut around
the inside of the fleshy part of the tomato (do not cut through the bottom of
the tomato) to within 1/2 inch of the skin. With a teaspoon, scoop out the tomato
flesh, leaving about 1/2 inch of flesh attached to the skin. Discard the juice
and seeds to make room for the stuffing. Lightly salt the inside of the tomatoes
and turn them, cut side down, on a plate lined with paper towels while you prepare
the stuffing. To make the stuffing: Lightly brush or spray the onion, pepper,
and zucchini with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill over
Direct Medium heat until tender, turning once halfway through grilling time. The
onions will take 8 to 10 minutes. The peppers and zucchini will take 6 to 8 minutes.
Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 1/3-inch pieces. Combine the grilled
vegetables in a medium bowl with the cheese, basil, and vinegar. Spoon the
vegetable stuffing into the tomatoes. Grill the tomatoes over Indirect Medium
heat until the cheese is melted and the vegetables are warm, 8 to 12 minutes.
Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. Thanks to www.weber.com
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