Smoked Tomato-Basilica Rice

• 2-3 medium vine ripe tomatoes
• 1 cup rice
• ½ cup onion

Cut tomatoes in half and place cut side up in a Pyrex dish or flat, shallow metal pan.

Set smoker temperature to 220° to 240° degrees and place pan with tomatoes in center of cooking grate. Close lid and slow smoke over hickory or fruitwood smoke for 30 minutes, or until tomatoes are soft but not mushy. If using BBQ grill cook using indirect heat method, placing charcoal on one side of