Since tomatoes are in season for Summer, we’ve decided to create a list of some of our favorite light and healthy tomato-based recipes. From Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup to Deviled Tomatoes to Oven Roasted Tomato Bruschetta, you won’t want to pass on these delicious recipes. Enjoy!
1. Marinated Tomato Mushroom Bagels
Source: Marinated Tomato Mushroom Bagels
This bagel breakfast consists of loads of tomato-y flavor, marinated mushrooms, and a hint of smokiness with a touch of sweetness. The longer you have time to leave the veggies to marinate, the better. They’ll become even more flavorful the longer they’re left. These Marinated Tomato Mushroom Bagels by The Rose and Bean are a real showstopper if you’re having friends or family around for brunch and make for a delicious start to the day.
2. Sun-dried Tomato Cabbage Rolls with Sunflower Seed Ricotta
Source: Sun-dried Tomato Cabbage Rolls with Sunflower Seed Ricotta
There are three components to this recipe: blanch and shock the cabbage leaves, make the ricotta filling, and assemble. Cabbage rolls, in general, take a little extra time, but the yield is substantial, and using a quality jarred marinara can help shorten prep. You can also make the filling ahead of time or the day before. Prepare a few more leaves than needed, in case one rips or needs patching up. Here, it’s better to skip soaking the sunflower seeds to avoid adding any additional liquid to the dish. Similarly, be sure to press the tofu to remove excess water. Serve these rich and creamy Cabbage Rolls by Ashley Madden on their own or with warm cooked grains.
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3. Mushroom Nut Loaf with Balsamic Tomato Chutney
Source: Mushroom Nut Loaf with Balsamic Tomato Chutney
This Mushroom Nut Loaf with Balsamic Tomato Chutney by Ashley Smyczek is perfect for when you’re looking for something to bring to a potluck or make for dinner. This meal is simple and the result is delicious and filling!
4. Roasted Tomato With Broccoli and Red Onion Over Quinoa
Source: Roasted Tomato With Broccoli and Red Onion Over Quinoa
Easy meals, like this recipe for roasted tomato and broccoli over grains, quickly become a household staple. You can use any vegetables you want, but broccoli and red onions are a wonderful pair. The caramelized broccoli takes on nutty notes, and the onions get tender and sweeter. Toss them in a lush, tomato-y seasoning and top it off with the beans and some more slow-roasted tomatoes to finish roasting. This Roasted Tomato With Broccoli and Red Onion Over Quinoa by Elsa Brobbey is a simple, comforting weeknight meal, for those days when you just don’t have time.
5. Bagels With Tomato Lox and Cashew Cream Cheese
Source: Bagels With Tomato Lox and Cashew Cream Cheese
A bagel with lox and cream cheese is a breakfast ubiquitous in New York. As it turns out, boiled and peeled tomatoes make the absolute perfect fish-free lox ever. The color, the consistency, it’s all so right. Liquid smoke, tamari, and kelp powder give it the traditional lox flavor that goes perfectly with the tangy cashew cream cheese. Serve both on a toasted bagel with toppings of your choice. These Bagels With Tomato Lox and Cashew Cream Cheese by Megan Sadd are spectacular!
6. Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
Source: Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
This Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup by Kristina Jug & Mitja Bezenšek includes homemade roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and quinoa. It makes an amazingly warm dinner and is also vegan and gluten-free!
7. Hoppin’ John With Okra and Tomato Stew
Source: Hoppin’ John With Okra and Tomato Stew
Despite how spectacular the flavors are, this Hoppin’ John With Okra and Tomato Stew by Adam Merrin and Ryan Alvarez is easy to make. There may be a long list of ingredients, but besides the rice, everything is simply cooked together in one large pot. Oh, and one helpful piece of advice: if you are trying to avoid your neighbors, you may not want to make this at home since the robust aromas are guaranteed to draw everyone to your door.
8. Polenta with Spicy Tomato Chorizo
Source: Polenta with Spicy Tomato Chorizo
This is Mexican comfort food that’s off the beaten path of typical Mexican cuisine. It’s a delicious way to switch things up and is so simple to make! Chorizo is famous for its paprika and spicy flavor—it truly is Mexican soul food. All of this can be beautifully represented in the plant-based world, as you’ll soon experience. This Polenta with Spicy Tomato Chorizo by Bailey Ruskus is healthy Mexican comfort food and is perfect to share on a warm night.
9. Eggplant Hummus Wraps With Smoky Tomato Confit
Source: Eggplant Hummus Wraps With Smoky Tomato Confit
These Eggplant Hummus Wraps With Smoky Tomato Confit by Viktoria Radichkova are loaded with creamy hummus, roasted smoky tomatoes, and chopped Kalamata olives. These wraps taste amazing and are the perfect meal or appetizer! The slight smokiness of the tomatoes and the light garlic flavor go so well with the juicy charred eggplant flesh; you won’t miss the dough.
10. Qalayet Bandura (Tomato Garlic Skillet)
Source: Qalayet Bandura (Tomato Garlic Skillet)
You can expect an explosion of melt-in-your-mouth tomato and garlic flavor with a kick of heat! This Tomato Garlic Skillet by Heifa Odeh is often enjoyed with fresh pita bread for the perfect bite.
Credit: Reprinted with permission from Dine in Palestine by Heifa Odeh. Page Street Publishing Co. 2022. Photo credit: Doaa Elkady.
11. Salata Baladia (Tomato & Onion Tahini Salad)
Source: Salata Baladia (Tomato & Onion Tahini Salad)
A satisfying, creamy salad that is often made in Palestine for its simplicity and deliciousness. This Salata Baladia by Heifa Odeh pairs beautifully with proteins or on its own with some rice.
Credit: Reprinted with permission from Dine in Palestine by Heifa Odeh. Page Street Publishing Co. 2022. Photo credit: Doaa Elkady.
12. Deviled Tomatoes
Source: Deviled Tomatoes
These Deviled Tomatoes by Helyn Dunn are a perfect alternative to deviled eggs. The tomatoes are stuffed with a nutrition-packed variation of hummus. It tastes so much like the filling of a deviled egg, you will be surprised! They are a breeze to make and look beautiful on any table! These deviled tomatoes are so fun to make––you have to try them!
13. 15-Minute Lentil Tomato Pasta
Source: 15-Minute Lentil Tomato Pasta
A quick, easy, and nutritious weeknight dinner recipe made with 3 ingredients. All you need is pasta, canned lentils, and your favorite store-bought pasta sauce. The lentils add fiber and protein, plus make the sauce hearty and filling. You have to try this 15-Minute Lentil Tomato Pasta by Caroline Doucet.
14. Herb Roasted Tomatoes
Source: Herb Roasted Tomatoes
These savory, umami-rich Herb Roasted Tomatoes by Shanika Graham-White are delicious on their own, on toast, on pasta, or as a side to any dish.
15. Oven Roasted Tomato Bruschetta
Source: Oven Roasted Tomato Bruschetta
This Oven Roasted Tomato Bruschetta by Mireille Aikman might be one of the easiest appetizers ever. All they require is some good quality bread and the best tomatoes. These are a little different than your regular bruschetta though. Are you ready to learn how you can make oven-baked tomato bruschetta? Let’s get started!
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