Garlic Grilled Tomatoes With Olive Oil: a Mediterranean Diet Classic
Extra Virgin Olive Oil And Tomatoes are a simple Mediterranean Diet recipe that combines the health benefits of both ingredients in a simple, delicious dish for any occasion.
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Amount
2
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Time
15 Min
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Course
Starters & Salads
Extra Virgin Olive Oil And Tomatoes are a simple Mediterranean Diet recipe that combines the health benefits of both ingredients in a simple, delicious dish for any occasion.
So, grab your bottle of cold-pressed olive oil, fire up the grill and get cooking!
Ingredients
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- Roma tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
- Garlic, Crushed
- Thyme
- Morocco Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
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- Cut your tomatoes in half crosswise, season with salt and pepper and brush the cut side with Morocco Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
- In a small frying pan add crushed garlic, olive oil and fresh thyme, cook til golden, take off the heat and add in grated parmesan cheese.
- Place your tomato halves cut side down on and oiled grill until you get grill marks,it won't take long. Turn them over gently with tongs or a small spatula then spoon the garlic cheese mixture on top and continue cooking.
- Place the garlic grilled tomatoes on a platter, drizzle with Morocco Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil and eat at room temperature.
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From The Larder
Key Health Benefits Of Tomatoes and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Brought together in salads for as long as they’ve been produced, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and tomatoes are a fantastic pairing and are at the heart of any Mediterranean Diet.
Just like their Extra Virgin Olive Oil partner, tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamins – both contain vitamin K, which is good for your bones and a single tomato can provide around 40% of the daily recommended minimum of vitamin C.
Make sure you know what type of olive oil you are buying as not all olive oils are made the same! Not only does Morocco Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil help food to cook it also adds a premium, tasty addition to the dish. High quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil also has the unique ability to draw out and accentuate the taste of whatever you are preparing.
The Health Benefits Of Tomatoes
- Rich in vitamins: High in vitamin C (~40% daily needs), plus vitamins A, K, and potassium for immunity, vision, bones, and heart health.
- Supports heart health: Lycopene antioxidant in tomatoes may lower risk of heart disease and metabolic syndrome.
- Improves vision: Contains lycopene, lutein, and beta-carotene that support eyesight and help protect against cataracts and macular degeneration.
- Aids digestion: Provides fluid and fibre that may help prevent constipation (though acidity may worsen reflux for some people).
- Helps manage diabetes: Cooked tomatoes may reduce oxidative damage linked to higher heart disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes.
- Protects skin: Lycopene (especially when cooked with olive oil) may reduce sun damage and support collagen production.
- May reduce cancer risk: Lycopene is linked to lower rates of cancers such as prostate, ovarian, lung, and stomach.
More Ways To Include Tomatoes In Your Mediterranean Diet
- Tomatoes can be added to your diet in many forms: fresh, dried, or as sauces, salsa, or paste.
- These options make it easy to enjoy tomatoes year-round.
- Add fresh tomatoes to omelettes and salads.
- Serve sliced tomatoes drizzled with balsamic vinegar and topped with fresh basil, sea salt, and cracked black pepper.
- Use sun-dried tomato pesto to dress fresh greens or steamed vegetables or drizzle it over broiled fish.
- Toss spaghetti squash or beans with tomato sauce.
- Use tomato sauce as a topping for sautéed green beans or potatoes.
- Add salsa to scrambled eggs or taco salad.
- Spoon salsa over cooked fish, black beans, or brown rice.
- Use tomato paste in vegetable chili.
Mix tomato paste into hummus along with roasted garlic and harissa
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