Chargrilled Tomatoes

4 ripe tomatoes, halved
1 tbsp olive oil
salt, black pepper

Place tomato halves skin side down. Sprinkle with oil, salt and pepper. Grill according to instructions below. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Outdoor on the barbecue
Grill over medium-hot coals until lightly charred on the outside but still firm, 3 minutes per side.

Indoor
Preheat broiler. Broil until lightly charred on the outside but still firm, 3 minutes per side.

Makes 4 servings.