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Char-grilled Balsamic Tomatoes with Olive Ciabatta

INGREDIENTS:

6 LARGE TOMATOES, HALVED


3TBSP OLIVE OIL
3TBSP BALSAMIC VINEGAR
11/2TBSP SHOYU/LIGHT SOY SAUCE
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
6 SPRING ONIONS, TOPPED AND TAILED
OLIVE CIABATTA BREAD CUT INTO 12 THICK SLICES
2 CLOVES GARLIC, PEELED
EXTRA OLIVE OIL FOR GRILLING AND DRIZZLING
FRESH BASIL LEAVES TO GARNISH
METHOD:

1. Score the cut surface of the tomatoes and place in a dish. Mix together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and salt and pepper, and pour evenly over the tomatoes. Leave to stand for 30 minutes.

2. Brush the spring onions with olive oil.

3. Grill the spring onions and the tomatoes, skin side down, over the coals for 10-15 minutes until cooked. At the same time, lightly toast the ciabatta bread on both sides.

4. Rub one side of each piece of toast with a clove of garlic.

5. Chop the cooked onions into small pieces.

6. Scatter the cooked tomatoes with onions and torn basil leaves and arrange the slices of ciabatta on the side. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

simple ideas NEW POTATOES
Parboil with skins on until nearly tender Drain and season with salt and pepper. Thread onto skewers and barbecue for 7-8 minutes.
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