Best 7 Grilled Vegetable Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Grilled Vegetable Tomato Sauce: A Symphony of Flavors from the Garden

Indulge in a culinary journey with our grilled vegetable tomato sauce, a delectable symphony of flavors that captures the essence of summer's bounty. This versatile sauce is a testament to the magic that happens when fresh, grilled vegetables are combined with the classic flavors of tomato sauce. Whether you're looking for a weeknight dinner solution or a special occasion dish, this grilled vegetable tomato sauce promises to tantalize taste buds and create lasting memories. Join us as we explore the vibrant flavors and simple techniques that make this sauce truly exceptional.

This article presents a curated collection of grilled vegetable tomato sauce recipes, each offering unique twists and variations. From the classic Italian-inspired sauce to the vibrant Mediterranean-style sauce, you'll find a recipe tailored to your culinary preferences. Dive into the smoky and savory flavors of grilled bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and eggplant, perfectly complemented by the rich and tangy tomato sauce.

Discover how simple ingredients can transform into an extraordinary sauce that elevates any dish. Whether you choose to pair it with pasta, chicken, or vegetables, this grilled vegetable tomato sauce promises to elevate your meal to new heights. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the beauty of fresh, grilled vegetables and the timeless allure of tomato sauce.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED RATATOUILLE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 33m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 zucchini, cut into quarters lengthwise
2 yellow squash, cut into quarters lengthwise
2 Japanese eggplant, halved lengthwise
2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and quartered
2 yellow bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and quartered
2 red onions, quartered
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high.
  • Place all cut vegetables and the tomatoes in a large shallow baking dish, add the 1/2 cup of olive oil, and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place the vegetables on the grill and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking time. Remove the tomatoes, cover grill, and cook the remaining vegetables for 2 minutes, or until almost cooked through. Transfer vegetables to a cutting board and coarsely chop (leave tomatoes whole). Place the chopped vegetables and tomatoes in a large bowl, add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, oregano and parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve at room temperature.

EASY GRILLED VEGETABLES



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Perfectly crisp-tender grilled veggies served with an amazing, tangy, garlicky basil sauce. You'll want this sauce on everything!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     appetizer

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 pound cherry tomatoes, stemmed
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, halved
2 ears corn, each cut crosswise into 4 pieces
2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/3 cup packed fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons packed fresh parsley leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium heat. To make the basil garlic sauce, combine olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, garlic, basil and parsley in the bowl of a food processor until smooth and vibrant green; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside. Brush olive oil onto the asparagus, tomatoes, mushrooms, corn and zucchini; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add vegetables to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly charred all over, about 3-4 minutes for the asparagus, tomatoes and mushrooms and about 5-8 minutes for the corn and zucchini. Serve immediately with basil garlic sauce.

GARDEN VEGETABLE TOMATO SAUCE



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I make this vegetable tomato sauce regularly and store containers of it in my freezer. It's a tasty substitute for regular pasta sauce, and the extra vegetables make it healthier. I also use it when I make pizza. -Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
3/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes in puree, divided
1/2 cup dry red wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place the first 6 ingredients in a roasting pan; toss with oil, garlic and seasonings. Roast until tender, 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly., Transfer half of the vegetables to a food processor; add 1 can of tomatoes. Process until smooth; remove to a 6-qt. stockpot. Repeat with remaining roasted vegetables and tomatoes., Add wine to sauce; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally., Freeze option: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED SALMON WITH TOMATO-GINGER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large tomatoes
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into florets (or 1 pound bagged florets)
1 1/4 teaspoons garam masala
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
4 10-ounce skin-on salmon steaks (preferably wild)
Vegetable oil, for the grill
2 pieces naan (or other flatbread)

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Grate the tomatoes on the large holes of a box grater into a medium bowl; discard the skins. Stir in 1/3 cup cilantro, the vinegar and ginger; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Spread the cauliflower florets on one half of a 24-inch-long piece of foil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon garam masala and dot with the butter; season with salt and pepper. Fold the foil over the cauliflower and crimp the edges to seal and form a packet. Season the salmon with salt, pepper and the remaining 1 teaspoon garam masala.
  • Brush the grill grates with vegetable oil. Grill the foil packet on one side of the grill until the packet is puffed and the cauliflower is lightly charred and tender, about 6 minutes per side. Grill the salmon on the other side of the grill until opaque but still pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate. Grill the naan until lightly toasted, about 1 minute per side; cut into wedges.
  • Carefully open the foil packet and toss the cauliflower with the remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro. Top the salmon with the tomato-ginger sauce and serve with the cauliflower and naan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 148 milligrams, Sodium 419 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 64 grams

GRILLED GREEN TOMATOES WITH CREAMY BASIL SAUCE



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Make use of unripened green tomatoes, grilled and dressed with basil sauce, in this simple side that goes well with fried chicken or grilled steak.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 green tomatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, basil, garlic, and lemon juice, and process until basil is finely chopped and sauce is smooth (add 1 to 2 teaspoons water if needed). Cut green tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices, brush with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until lightly charred and softened, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and spoon sauce over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

GRILLED TOMATO SAUCE WITH GARLIC



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Pan roasted garlic and tomatoes make a rich concentrated sauce to use with corn dishes, grilled veggies, beans, polenta, and enchiladas! Check out the variation with chiles! Adapted from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil (about)
1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
15 garlic cloves, unpeeled
salt

Steps:

  • Toss the tomatoes with a little oil to coat them, then grill, broil, or sear in a heavy skillet until wrinkled and charred in places.
  • Toast the oregano in a dry skillet until fragrant, then remove to a dish.
  • Toss the garlic cloves with enough oil to coat lightly, then put them in the same skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until browned on the outside and tender when pressed. Peel the garlic when cool enough to handle.
  • Puree the tomatoes and garlic in a blender until smooth. Heat 2 tbls. oil in a wide, deep skillet over medium high heat. Pour in the tomato sauce and add the oregano. Simmer the sauce, stirring frequently, until it's thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
  • Variation:.
  • Grilled Tomato Sauce with Chiles.
  • Toast 2 ancho chiles in a 300*F. oven until puffed and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove the stems, seeds, and veins, tear the pods into pieces, and puree in a blender with the tomatoes and garlic.

GRILLED-TOMATO SAUCE



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Use this on our Roasted-Garlic Turkey Burgers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 large beefsteak tomatoes, halved crosswise
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup Roasted Garlic for Turkey Burgers

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to high (if using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 1 to 2 seconds). Brush grill and the tomatoes with oil. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper.
  • Grill tomatoes until softened and slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Peel tomatoes; discard skins.
  • Put tomatoes, garlic, and oil in a bowl; mash with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. Sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container, up to 3 days.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will make a big difference in the flavor of your sauce. Choose ripe, juicy tomatoes that are free of blemishes.
  • Roast your vegetables: Roasting the vegetables before adding them to the sauce intensifies their flavor and gives them a slightly smoky taste.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When roasting the vegetables, make sure to spread them out in a single layer so that they cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant, but you can use any type of vegetable that you like. Some other good options include mushrooms, carrots, and broccoli.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a pinch of sugar if the sauce is too acidic.

Conclusion:

This grilled vegetable tomato sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its smoky flavor and vibrant color, this sauce is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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