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Tasty tomato recipes
Juicy, ripe and colorful, fresh tomatoes are one of the season's greatest pleasures. Turn them into something special to enjoy any time of day with these easy, delicious recipes.
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Caprese Stacks
You can't go wrong with the classic combo of mozzarella and tomatoes. And this recipe takes the flavor up a notch by adding kalamata olives and basil. Yum!
Ingredients: Tomatoes, mozzarella, kalamata olives, basil, olive oil, salt, pepper
Calories: 256
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Spicy Frozen Bloody Marys
You can substitute more traditional Tabasco sauce for sriracha in this Bloody Mary. Pulse in some horseradish for a stronger bite.
Ingredients: Tomatoes, cucumber, lemon, sriracha, Worchestershire sauce, vodka or gin, green olives, celery sticks, salt
Calories: 142
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Peach-Tomato Salsa
Serve this sweet and spicy salsa with chips, add it to your salad, or even eat it plain for a low-calorie snack.
Ingredients: Peach, tomato, mint, cilantro, sweet onion, lime, jalapeño, salt
Calories: 14
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Snapper with Zucchini and Tomato
Lemon juice and lemon zest brighten this snapper and summer veggie dish. It makes a quick, wholesome dinner for two.
Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, snapper fillets, dry vermouth, zucchini, shallots, fresh oregano, lemon rind, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, lemon juice
Calories: 303
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Cherry Tomato-Halloumi Skewers
Have you tried Halloumi cheese? It's a European cheese often used in Mediterranean dishes. Switch up the typical mozzarella and tomato combination with this healthy snack.
Ingredients: Cherry or grape tomatoes, Halloumi cheese, garlic, oregano, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper
Calories: 258
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Pasta With No-Cook Tomato Sauce
Put down that jar of tomato sauce! This recipe takes your pasta to the next level with 8 simple ingredients. The fresh tomatoes and herbs add great flavor, and there's no need to slave over the stove to make homemade sauce.
Ingredients: Tomatoes, short pasta noodles, olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic, grated Parmesan, salt, pepper
Calories: 365
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Grilled Chicken and Tomato Salad
This chicken salad recipe may sound ordinary, but there's fresh produce and flavorful goat cheese in every bite.
Ingredients: Chicken breasts, salt, black pepper, cooking spray, arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, vinegar salad dressing, kalamata olives, goat cheese
Calories: 305
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Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Try roasted cherry tomatoes on pasta or pizza. For a lighter dish, strain out the extra oil (you can use it in salad dressing).
Ingredients: Cherry or grape tomatoes, thyme, garlic, shallot, olive oil, salt, pepper
Calories: 160
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Herb-Parmesan Roasted Tomatoes
Got leftover sliced tomatoes? Chop and toss into a salad, or blend, pour into a ziplock bag and freeze to use in a sauce later.
Ingredients: Tomatoes, grated Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, olive oil, salt, pepper
Calories: 67
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Tomato-Phyllo Tart
Cut this tart into smaller pieces (you may get up to 20) to serve at a party.
Ingredients: Plum tomatoes, phyllo dough, feta, thyme, rosemary, olive oil, salt, pepper
Calories: 99
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Roasted Tomato and Artichoke Flatbread Pizza
Tomatoes and artichoke hearts add a Mediterranean flair to this simple recipe. Their savory flavor complements the bitter arugula in this veggie-packed pizza that is under 300 calories.
Ingredients: Grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts, extra-virgin olive oil, naan flatbreads, fresh Parmesan cheese, arugula, lemons, salt, black pepper
Calories: 277
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Spinach-Tomato Pasta Shells
This classic Italian combo uses fresh ingredients to create a light, fiber-rich summer pasta. Plus you'll get a spicy kick of red pepper despite the creamy sauce.
Ingredients: Whole-wheat pasta shells, butter, shallot, red pepper, baby spinach, low-sodium chicken broth, half-and-half, pecorino Romano cheese, black pepper, grape tomatoes, fresh parsley
Calories: 386
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Summer-Garden Gazpacho
You'll get several servings of veggies in this light summer appetizer. Plus tomatoes and bell peppers add a boost of vitamins A and C. And the balsamic vinegar gives this dish a tangy flavor.
Ingredients: Tomato juice, tomatoes, cucumber, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, red onion, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, fresh basil
Calories: 88
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Quick Chicken Mole
Though this recipe calls for canned tomatoes, fresh ones bring the same flavor, with less sodium. Mild tomatoes also make the perfect base for the contrasting savory and sweet spices in this mouthwatering chicken dish.
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, onion, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, tomatoes, green chiles, dark chocolate, tahini, cilantro, rotisserie chicken, avocado
Calories: 331
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Veggie Stack With Basil
Need a light dinner? This grilled dish combines veggies with couscous to make a healthy, low-fat dish. For an extra burst of flavor, grill a lemon, too, and squeeze some of its juice over the veggies.
Ingredients: Red wine vinegar, honey, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini, couscous, red onion, tomato, part-skim mozzarella cheese, fresh basil
Calories: 309
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Salsa Picante
Soy sauce in salsa? You bet! This recipe combines offbeat ingredients to create a unique, savory flavor that's perfect atop Grilled Chicken Quesadillas.
Ingredients: Plum tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, green chiles, green onions, cilantro, oregano, vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, lite soy sauce, limes
Calories: 38 per half-cup serving (approximate)
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Salmon With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Season your fish with a delicious blend of tomatoes, thyme, olive oil, and garlic. You'll get heart-healthy fats from the salmon and plenty of cholesterol-blasting lycopene.
Ingredients: Cherry tomatoes, thyme, olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic, cooking spray, salmon, lemons
Calories: 265
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Broiled Ricotta-Tomato Toasts
These deliciously simple appetizers are supposed to be broiled. But if you're already throwing some meat on the grill, stick them on the grates first for a crispy texture.
Ingredients: Crusty bread, part-skim ricotta cheese, cherry tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper
Calories: 115
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Grilled Rosemary Plum Tomatoes
Rosemary and shallots give the juicy tomatoes a subtle flavor. Add these tomatoes to burgers, sandwiches, or eat them hot off the grill.
Ingredients: Shallots, olive oil, rosemary, lemons, black pepper, salt, tomatoes, cooking spray
Calories: 44
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Garden Vegetable Crustless Quiche
Most quiche dishes will put a dent in your daily calorie count. However, this lightened version uses low-fat dairy products and tons of seasonal vegetables to create a filling breakfast for less than 250 calories.
Ingredients: Egg substitute, eggs, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, low-fat milk, flour, baking powder, salt, fat-free cottage cheese, cooking spray, zucchini, potatoes, onions, green bell pepper, mushrooms, fresh parsley, tomatoes
Calories: 230
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Tuna-Stuffed Tomatoes
These tuna-stuffed tomatoes get their distinct and tasty flavor from capers and olives. The perfect appetizer, they're simple to make and provide 2 grams of fiber.
Ingredients: Tomatoes, tuna, kalamata olives, parsley, capers, olive oil, thyme, salt, pepper
Calories: 169
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Panzanella
Panzanella, a Tuscan salad made with chunks of bread, is a traditional way to enjoy summer tomatoes.
How to make it tastier: Let panzanella stand for up to 60 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
Ingredients: Whole-wheat country bread, tomatoes, English cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, basil, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper
Calories: 255
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