Recipe Instructions:
Ingredients
4 medium green tomatoes (about 2 lb. total), sliced ½" thick
2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for grill and drizzling
4 oz. goat cheese, softened
2 tbsp. heavy cream
Zest of 1 lemon (about 2 tsp.)
1/2 tsp. agave or honey
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
1/2 c. fresh basil leaves
Flaky sea salt, optional
Directions
Step 1
Season tomatoes on both sides with 1 tsp. kosher salt and ½ tsp. black pepper. Drizzle with 1 tbsp. oil. Set aside.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, mix goat cheese, cream, lemon zest, agave, red pepper flakes, and remaining 1 tbsp. oil, 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp. black pepper until well combined. Spread on a platter or plate.
Step 3
Preheat a gas grill to high; clean and oil grates. Grill tomatoes until well-charred but not overly soft, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Step 4
Arrange tomatoes over goat cheese mixture. Drizzle with oil, then top with basil, sea salt, if using, and red pepper flakes
