Grilled Tomato Sauce With Garlic Recipe

Elevate your meals with this intensely flavorful grilled tomato sauce! Perfectly roasted garlic and sweet grilled tomatoes create a rich, concentrated sauce that's bursting with flavor. Perfect for drizzling over grilled corn, vegetables, beans, creamy polenta, or spicy enchiladas! Inspired by Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, this recipe is a must-try. Discover the spicy variation with chiles!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 210.7 kcal
Protein 8g
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How to Make Grilled Tomato Sauce With Garlic

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Halve the tomatoes and toss them with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill the tomatoes, cut-side down, for 5-7 minutes, until slightly charred and softened.
  3. While the tomatoes grill, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Cut the top off the garlic head, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and wrap in foil.
  5. Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, until completely soft.
  6. Once the garlic is roasted and the tomatoes are grilled, transfer the tomatoes to a bowl.
  7. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
  8. Add the basil leaves, balsamic vinegar, and remaining olive oil to the bowl.
  9. Using a fork or immersion blender, roughly mash the tomatoes and garlic until you reach your desired consistency.
  10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

9g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Grilled Tomato Sauce With Garlic?

Grilled Tomato Sauce With Garlic takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Grilled Tomato Sauce With Garlic?

Grilled Tomato Sauce With Garlic has approximately 210.7 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 22 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Grilled Tomato Sauce With Garlic?

The key ingredients for Grilled Tomato Sauce With Garlic are Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Dried Oregano, Garlic Cloves, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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