Grilled Parmesan Garlic Tomatoes

These Grilled Parmesan Garlic Tomatoes are the perfect unique summer dish! They're an easy-to-make, fast, gluten-free appetizer or side proving that everything's better with grill marks and cheese!

Ok, I know I say this every year, but how is it that summers are sooo incredibly busy?! Despite the extra sunlight, it just seems like there aren't enough hours in the day!  The house is a disaster. The fridge is a barren wasteland.  The laundry overflow-eth.  Cue our new favorite summer recipe: Grilled Parmesan Garlic Tomatoes!

Ingredients Needed

Fresh tomatoes - This summer we grew some beautiful San Marzano tomatoes which are perfect for this recipe.
Fresh Garlic - Don't let my recipe tell you how much to use, you measure that with your heart!
Parmesan cheese - This is one of our favorites to use, but you could also use Romano, Asiago, Mozzarella, or a mixture of any of them!
Olive Oil - Or your other favorite neutral-flavored oil.
Seasonings: Onion powder, Garlic powder (because is there ever too much garlic?), Rosemary, Salt, and Pepper. See recipe notes for using fresh vs. dried.

Best Tomatoes to Use

Our favorites for this recipe are Plum Tomatoes (also known as Paste Tomatoes or Romas). This is because they have low moisture, fewer seeds, and denser flesh which means you can just slice in half and toss on the grill and they'll hold up to the heat.

The best varieties to use:

• San Marzano
• Amish Paste
• Viva Italia
• Big Mama
• Golden Mama

Avoid using: 

• Beefsteak
• Cherokee Purple Tomato 
• Brandy Sweet Plum

Basically, stay away from big and juicy tomatoes. While perfect for many other recipes, they won't work for this one.

Easy to Make

This recipe is so easy. Which duh, it's summer, all recipes should be quick and easy. This recipe is no exception.

Step 1: Sauté garlic, with rosemary, onion powder, and salt and pepper.

Step 2: : Add those sliced beautiful tomatoes on the grill, sliced side down first and then flip.

Step 3: Generously brush those grilled tomatoes with the olive oil garlic deliciousness.

Step 4: Then finally finish them with a generous amount of fresh grated Parmesan cheese!

Grilled Parmesan Garlic Tomatoes! Ease-AY Pease-AY.  A delightful appetizer, snack, or side for a summer dinner!

Serve it With

While the grills hot, why not serve it with some of our other Grilled favorites?

• Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Breasts 
• 10 Minute Spicy Grilled Shrimp Skewers 
• Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
• Grilled Boneless Pork Chops 
• Cornell Chicken
• Spicy Beef Kabobs

Other Favorite Summer Sides

• Avocado Pasta Salad
• Avocado Corn Salsa
• Watermelon Feta Salad
• Asian Sesame Ginger Slaw
• German Dill Potato Salad

Happy Summer grilling!

Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!