Healthy Tomato Recipes and Cooking Tips

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Raw Tomato Sauce

In this raw sauce, tomatoes marinate in their own juices along with some fresh herbs, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil and red-wine vinegar. Diced fresh mozzarella absorbs the delicious flavors of the whole melange. Toss with hot or room-temperature pasta.

» Raw Tomato Sauce

Tomato & Basil Finger Sandwiches

A smear of reduced-fat mayonnaise and a little fresh basil allow perfectly ripe tomatoes to shine.

» Tomato & Basil Finger Sandwiches

Baked Parmesan Tomatoes

A sprinkle of Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil transform tomatoes into the perfect side dish. Or try sandwiching them between slices of your favorite whole-wheat country bread.

» Baked Parmesan Tomatoes

Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta

Roasting tomatoes brings out their inherent sweetness.

» Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta

Caprese Salad

Summer-ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella need only a sprinkling of fresh herbs, salt and pepper to shine in this simple summer salad.

» Caprese Salad


Fresh, sun-ripened tomatoes not only taste wonderful, offer a range of health benefits as well!

Forget ketchup and cans—summer has truly arrived when the ruby glow of vine-ripe tomatoes graces your garden and the shelves of your local farmers’ market or grocery store. Luscious, juicy tomatoes not only taste wonderful, but also offer a range of health benefits for everybody: an excellent source of vitamin C, plus vitamin A, potassium and fiber. Tomatoes are also high in lycopene, which works with other vitamins and minerals to aid in disease prevention. Research suggests that the combination of nutrients in tomatoes may help prevent cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer. And although cooked tomatoes have less vitamin C, their lycopene is more available and antioxidant activity is undiminished by cooking. This collection highlights recipes that showcase all the magnificent aspects of the amazing tomato in its cooked and raw forms.

Sides, Salads & Sauces

Looking for another way to use summer-fresh tomatoes? Layer them with high-fiber...
A sprinkle of Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil transform tomatoes into the...
The distinctive flavors of tomatoes, olives and Gruyere combine to give bok choy a...
Summer-ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella need only a sprinkling of fresh herbs,...
Fresh and easy, this recipe yields about 5 cups of salsa. Reserve 1 cup for Quick...
Tomatoes and goat cheese pair deliciously in this dressing. If you don't have...
In this raw sauce, tomatoes marinate in their own juices along with some fresh herbs...
Invest a little extra time in this recipe to slow-roast the tomatoes and you're...
Here's a homemade version of the tomato salsa served at taco stands and burrito...
A simple way to enjoy summer-ripe tomatoes. Substitute whatever fresh herbs you have...
Prepared pesto whisked with a little vinegar makes the perfect dressing for sliced...
Roasting tomatoes brings out their inherent sweetness.
A smear of reduced-fat mayonnaise and a little fresh basil allow perfectly ripe...
We like to use heirloom tomatoes in this simple salad. They're at their peak...
Make this garden-fresh Bloody Mary when summer tomatoes and peppers are at their...
This colorful tomato tart will surely impress friends; no one has to know how...

Main Dishes

Fragrant sprigs of basil and a big, ripe tomato transform bagels into a great summer...
Charring tomatoes in a hot, dry skillet makes them smoky and flavorful; in...
This fresh take on gazpacho—a chilled tomato soup—is spiked with chopped chipotle...
Chicken turns this Greek-inspired salad into a substantial main course. Feel free to...
Grilling the escarole gives it a unique flavor, and paired with the juicy steak and...
This combination is inspired by Argentinian asado (barbecue), where the focus is on...
Grill the vegetables for this refreshing soup earlier in the day or even the night...
Fish cookery doesn’t get any easier than this. Look for the freshest fish you can...
Pressing the tofu before grilling yields a firmer result and allows the marinade to...
Hollowed-out tomatoes were the secret to elegant lunches in the '50s - and they...
This colorful, flavorful omelet packs two servings of vegetables. Now that's...
A highly seasoned yogurt marinade tenderizes these chicken thighs. Baking them at an...
With pickles, oven fries and a tall glass of minty iced tea, even the most devoted...

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