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                       Grilled Tomatoes with Pesto

Recipe By     : Better Homes and Gardens - July 1997
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Not Sent

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      med           firm tomatoes, cored, halved crosswise
     1/4  c             purchased pesto sauce
   6                    very thin onion slices
     1/2  c             Monterey jack cheese -- shredded
     1/3  c             smoked almonds -- chopped
   2      tbsp          snipped parsley

Using a spoon, hollow out the top 1/4-inch of tomato halves.  Top each
tomato half with 2 teaspoons of pesto sauce and an onion slice.  Arrange
tomatoes in 2 foil pie pans.

In a grill with a cover, arrange medium=hot coals around the edge of the
grill.  Test for medium heat in the center of the grill.  Place the foil
pans containing the tomatoes in the center of the grill rack, but not
over the coals.  Cover and grill for 8-10 minutes or till tomatoes are
heated through.

In a small mixing bowl stir together the cheese, almonds, and snipped
parsley.  Sprinkle mixture over the tomatoes.  Cover and grill about 5
minutes more or till cheese melts.  Season to taste with salt and
pepper, if desired.

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NOTES : To test for medium-hot coals, hold the palm of your hand a few
inches from the center of the grill.  If you can hold your hand there 3
seconds, the grill is medium-hot.