22 Mouthwatering Tomato Recipes

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.

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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