Grilled peaches are easy and offer a nice base for optional flavorings. Make them for an appetizer or salad topper, or serve them as a side to roasted or grilled meats.
Ingredients
- 4 firm, ripe medium peaches, unpeeled, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon orange, lemon or lime zest, optional
- 1 tablespoons orange, lemon or lime juice, optional
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint or basil leaves, optional
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin or smoked paprika, optional
Instructions
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to high (450-500°F). Lightly brush cut sides of peaches with 1/2 tablespoon oil; place cut-side down on the preheated grill grates. Grill until grill marks appear on the cut sides, about 4 minutes; flip and grill until the peaches are beginning to soften but still hold their shape, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Transfer the peaches to a platter. Drizzle the warm peaches with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. If desired, drizzle with citrus juice and sprinkle with citrus zest, mint (or basil) and cumin (or smoked paprika).
