Grilled Green Tomatoes with Creamy Basil Sauce (GF)

I found this recipe in a cooking magazine, and it intrigued me.  I think it is so yummy!!! 

From the kitchen of:  Christa Dastrup

INGREDIENTS:

•  1/4 c.Mayonnaise

•  1/4 c.Fresh basil leaves

• 1 small garlic clove, minced

• 1 T. fresh lemon juice

• 3 green tomatoes

• 1 T. vegetable oil

• coarse salt and ground pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Heat a grill or pan to meduim-high.  

• Clean and lightly oil hot grill.   

• In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, basil leaves, garlic and lemon juice and process until smoth (add 1-2 tsp. of water if needed). 

• Cut tomatoes into 1/2 in. slices, brush w/ oil, and season with salt and pepper.  

• Grill until lightly charred and softened, 2-3 minutes.  

• Transfer to a platter and spoon sauce over the top.

MAKES: A yummy side dish perfect for about 8 people-- less if they like it as much as I do.