75 Recipes With Tomatoes
Updated Jun 11, 2025
75 Recipes with tomatoes to use in breakfast, lunch, or dinner preparation. Use up cherry, grape, heirloom, Roma, whatever you have on hand.
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When tomato season hits, I go a little overboard. I’m talking bags of tomatoes on the counter, tomatoes in every meal, and me wondering why I didn’t plant just one more tomato plant. And while I love a good salad with tomatoes, there’s so much more you can do with fresh tomatoes, especially the juicy kind you get from the garden or farmers market.
Best Tomato Recipes
I’ve pulled together 75 of my favorite tomato recipes from quick breakfasts to dinners. These recipes are my go-to ways to let tomatoes shine while they’re at their peak.
Simple Recipes with Tomatoes
Before jumping into all the tomato recipes, it’s worth brushing up on some simple tomato hacks and basic recipes.
Side Dish
How to Cut a Tomato
This is an easy tutorial for how to cut a tomato into perfect wedges, slices or dice. Learn the best technique for cutting any shape tomatoes for recipes!
5 minutes
Ingredient, Sauces
How to Peel and Seed a Tomato
This tutorial shows a simple method for how to peel and seed tomatoes when you have a bunch of fresh tomatoes- substitute for canned tomatoes
3 minutes
Side, Side Dish
How to Grill Tomatoes
Grilled tomatoes are a juicy, smoky, and delicious add-on to any BBQ! The char from the grill elevates the tomatoes making a great side or accompaniment!
13 minutes
Breakfast Tomato Recipes
I never shy away from a tomato at breakfast, they work so well with breakfast staples such as eggs.
Main Course
Crustless Quiche
This easy to make quiche is perfect for make ahead and freezer meals. Full of fresh veggies, this crustless quiche is vegetarian, gluten-free and low carb.
50 minutes
Breakfast
Breakfast Egg Wrap
This low-carb egg wrap is a customizable powerhouse breakfast wrap recipe! The egg wrap itself is thin, crepe-like, and can be filled with anything!
10 minutes
Breakfast, Brunch
Baked Eggs in Avocado
This low carb breakfast is quick and easy to make, and so delicious! Ready to enjoy in 20 minutes.
20 minutes
Breakfast
Vegetarian Egg Boat
Vegetarian Egg Boat is the ultimate breakfast for a crowd. Prep the vegetables and whisk the eggs in advance, then bake when ready for a hearty yummy meal
40 minutes
Breakfast
Vegetable Frittata Recipe
Vegetable frittata is a great way to use up leftover vegetables to make an easy inexpensive vegetarian meal that works for breakfast, lunch or even dinner.
25 minutes
Breakfast, Lunch
Inside Out Omelette
Try out the newest trending viral Tik Tok recipe, the inside out omelette! It's a perfectly cheesy, quick to make and low carb breakfast idea!
7 minutes
Breakfast
Tomato & Za’atar Cottage Cheese Toast
These savory cottage cheese toast recipes pair cucumbers with pesto, tomatoes with za'atar, smoked salmon with dill, and avocado with sesame!
10 minutes
Appetizers with Fresh Tomatoes
I love adding fresh tomatoes to appetizers because it’s such an easy way to brighten up the spread.
Appetizer
Goat Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes
Goat Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes are juicy, filled with whipped cheeses, and topped with crunchy breadcrumbs for the perfect quick appetizer.
17 minutes
Condiments
Traditional Salsa
Learn how to make a traditional salsa with this easy recipe. Ready to enjoy in 5 minutes and made in a blender for ease.
5 minutes
Appetizer
Caprese Skewer Recipe
These caprese skewers are made with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and mozzarella balls all strung onto a skewer. Top with a drizzle of balsamic glaze to finish them off.
10 minutes
Appetizer
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
Low-Carb Grilled Eggplant Parmesan made with tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Delicious yummy bites that you can add on top of salad or pasta.
25 minutes
Appetizer
Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes
Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes is the ultimate party food or appetizer to serve to guests. They look fancy, but are made with only three simple ingredients!
2 hours 50 minutes
Appetizer
Avocado Shrimp Salsa
This Avocado Shrimp Salsa is a bright & zesty recipe! It makes the perfect appetizer or even main dish for parties. Serve with tortilla or pita chips and enjoy!
15 minutes
Appetizer
Flatbread Pizza Recipe
This flatbread pizza recipe takes all of 15 minutes to throw together, including baking time. Use your sauce of choice, cheese, and toppings, and warm until slightly crispy.
14 minutes
Appetizer, Snack
Tomato Basil Bruschetta Recipe
This Bruschetta recipe is made with fresh, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and balsamic. Serve on top of toasted French bread with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for the full experience.
10 minutes
Dips
Peach Salsa
This homemade peach salsa hits the spot on hot summer days. Serve with fish or chicken, or simply scoop up with tortilla chips—yum!
15 minutes
Appetizer
Caprese Salad
Tomato Caprese Salad is a simple classic summer salad made with very few fresh ingredients. Plus tips for the best presentation and flavor.
10 minutes
Simple Salad Recipes with Tomatoes
These simple recipes with tomatoes are the perfect way to serve more salads this summer.
Salad, Side Dish
Mixed Greens Salad Reipe
This Mixed Greens Salad has romaine, arugula, and spinach. It's topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
9 minutes
Appetizer
Avocado Caprese Salad
This Avocado Caprese Salad is colorful, refreshing and bursting with fresh flavor of seasonal tomatoes. It's a perfect appetizer or side dish for the summer
10 minutes
Salad, Side Dish
Shirazi Salad
This Iranian Shirazi salad is a quick to make side dish full of fresh and vibrant flavors. Dressed with olive oil & lime, it pairs well with many dishes!
10 minutes
Appetizer, Salad, Side
Classic Greek Salad Recipe
This Greek salad recipe is made the traditional way with feta, kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and bell peppers. Tossed in a homemade Greek dressing.
15 minutes
Salad
Mexican Chopped Salad
Easy Mexican Chopped Salad with Romaine lettuce, avocado, fresh tomatoes, black beans and red onions with a homemade, creamy cilantro dressing.
10 minutes
Salads, Side Dish
Mediterranean Rice Salad
This Mediterranean Rice Salad is a great way to bulk up a salad or use leftover rice – easily customizable and ready in minutes!
15 minutes
Salads
Quinoa Tabbouleh
This Quinoa Tabbouleh recipe is a re-make of a classic Lebanese salad, but swaps out the bulgur for nutrient-dense quinoa. It's light, lemony, and refreshing!
22 minutes
Salad
Lebanese Cabbage Salad
This easy 10 minute salad is a delicious and vibrant side. Dressed in a lemon and olive oil dressing, it's light, refreshing and full of flavor.
10 minutes
Salad, Side Dish
Fresh Garden Salad
Enjoy a delicious, simple, and fresh garden salad with a light vinaigrette dressing customized with your favorite veggies.
10 minutes
Pasta Recipes with Tomatoes
Pasta and tomatoes are a match made in heaven! Whether in a sauce or on the pasta, tomatoes add acidity to so many Italian dishes.
Main Course
Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
This Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes is a quick and easy dish that comes together in 15 minutes. It's an amazing pasta with cherry tomatoes garlic and basil.
15 minutes
Entree, Pastas
One Pan Pasta Recipe
One pan pasta is an easy family friendly meal you can whip up quickly on weeknights. It's a no-fuss meal using only one cookware and any vegetables you like
25 minutes
Dinner
Veggie Spaghetti Recipe
This one pot vegetable spaghetti is made with colorful vegetables, fresh tomatoes and spaghetti in less than 30 minutes.
Main Course
Tomato Lasagna
This Heirloom Tomato Lasagna is a fresh summery twist on traditional lasagna – bursting with color and flavor with layers of cheesy goodness
1 hour 8 minutes
Main Course
Roasted Tomato Pasta Recipe
This roasted tomato pasta recipe is made with blistered tomatoes in the oven with olive oil and garlic. Cooked penne is tossed in the tomato mixture and finished with basil and parm cheese.
38 minutes
Entree, Main Dish, Pastas
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
This creamy Cajun chicken pasta is a lightened up version made with milk and chicken broth instead of heavy cream. It's lightly spicy and loaded with juicy blackened chicken oven penne pasta!
45 minutes
Entree
Scallop Pasta
If you're never cooked scallops at home, try my simple scallop pasta recipe with step-by-step instructions to get restaurant-like browning in less than 30 minutes!
25 minutes
Dinner, Entree, Pastas
Baked Feta Pasta
Baked feta pasta is a simple recipe made by oven roasting a block of feta cheese with cherry tomatoes to create a salty and cheesy sauce!
40 minutes
Cold Pasta Salads with Tomatoes
Pasta salads are a summer staple. Throw in tomatoes and you get flavor, color, and just the right amount of sweetness to bring to the next picnic, potluck, or quick lunch.
Salad
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
This healthy Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a summertime favorite recipe. It's quick and easy to make, loaded with vegetables and color, and super filling!
20 minutes
Main Course, Pastas, Salad
Caprese Pasta Salad
This ultimate caprese pasta salad is made with chunks of pearl mozzarella, juicy grape tomatoes and tossed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette!
20 minutes
Salads
Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
Greek Pasta Salad is made with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and feta tossed with al dente pasta and a homemade Greek vinaigrette.
30 minutes
Salads
Avocado Pasta Salad
This Avocado Pasta Salad recipe is a healthy summer salad that's perfect for picnics and potlucks. It has a rich creamy avocado sauce with tomatoes and corn
23 minutes
Pastas, Side Dish
Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
Italian pasta salad with tri-color rotini pasta, a homemade creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt and fresh veggies, including cucumber, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
25 minutes
Salads
Tahini Pasta Salad
Packed with fresh veggies, chickpeas, and healthy fats, this tahini pasta salad is delicious, filling, and easy to make!
1 hour 20 minutes
Dinner Recipes with Tomatoes
Tomatoes are such a versatile ingredient and often the key to making a dish really pop.
Main Course
Sheet Pan Pizza
Easy to make, this crispy sheet pan pizza is loaded with fresh and flavorful toppings. An effortless way to enjoy a homemade pizza!
25 minutes
Main Course
Steak Gyros
Quick and easy to make, these marinated steak gyros are one delicious dish! Served in pita with fresh vegetables and homemade tzatziki sauce
1 hour 20 minutes
Dinner, Pastas
Turkish Pasta Recipe
This Turkish Pasta Recipe is made with orecchiette pasta, a creamy Greek yogurt cream sauce with ground beef and fresh sliced tomatoes.
35 minutes
Entree
Feta Spaghetti Squash
This feta spaghetti squash is a perfect low-carb twist on my viral Tik Tok pasta! Enjoy this vegetarian meal any night of the week.
1 hour
Main Course
Chicken Burrito Protein Bowl
Chipotle-inspired, this Chicken Burrito Protein Bowl is bursting with color, flavor, and nutrients. It's a chicken bowl recipe that is easily customizable!
2 hours 50 minutes
Entree, Main Dish
Oven Baked Balsamic Chicken
This Oven Baked Chicken recipe is a delicious weeknight dinner. With flavors of honey and balsamic vinegar, you know it's going to be good!
35 minutes
Entree, Lunch
Cast Iron Pizza Recipe
Cast Iron Pizza is an easy way to make homemade pizza with crispy golden edges and delicious chewy dough – made with an oven-safe skillet in just 30 minutes
30 minutes
Main Course
Baked Feta Salmon
Ready to serve in 20 minutes, this simple baked feta salmon is a perfect weeknight meal. Fresh, vibrant and low carb.
20 minutes
Vegetarian Recipes with Fresh Tomatoes
Tomatoes can add extra texture to many vegetarian recipes.
Entree, Main Course, Side Dish
Ratatouille Recipe
Ratatouille is a visually stunning end-of-summer meal that is easy to prepare and so good! Enjoy it as a vegetarian main dish or as a side with chicken, shrimp, or other protein.
1 hour 5 minutes
Main Course
Zucchini Ravioli
Easy to make, this healthy zucchini ravioli is a great low carb alternative for a family weeknight meal. Packed with veggies, you won't miss the pasta!
40 minutes
Salad
Chickpea Salad
This fresh and delicious vegan Chickpea Salad is quick and easy to prepare. Loaded with simple healthy ingredients and dressed in a simple lemon dressing.
10 minutes
Salad, Side Dish
Nicoise Salad
This vibrant vegetarian Nicoise salad perfectly combines fresh veggies, eggs, olives, and a zesty onion vinaigrette for a burst of flavor.
40 minutes
Salad
White Bean Salad
This white bean salad is light, refreshing and comes together quickly for meal prep. It's made with simple pantry ingredients and tossed in a lemon dressing
10 minutes
Side, Side Dish
Grilled Veggie Kabobs
Grilled veggie kabobs have an irresistible smoky flavor, layers of vibrant colors, and just the right amount of charred goodness.
1 hour 2 minutes
Main Course
Grain Bowls – 3 Ways
Grain bowls are a healthy and nutritious meal that are perfect for meal prep and quick and easy dinners. Simple to make and loaded with fresh ingredients.
30 minutes
Main Course
Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Boats are the perfect well-balanced vegetarian meal with 10 grams of protein and only 250 calories per serving!
45 minutes
Appetizer
Portobello Mushroom Pizzas
Portobello Mushroom Pizzas are a fun and simple low-carb side dish that incorporate pizza toppings and flavor on top of roasted portobellos!
15 minutes
Main Course
Vegan Cauliflower Pita Sandwiches
Vegan pita sandwich filled with roasted cauliflower generously seasoned with bright Mediterranean spices, fresh tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and tahini!
45 minutes
Soup Recipes with Tomatoes
Tomatoes give soup great flavor and a sense of comfort. Serve them up with some crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich!
Soup
Roasted Tomato Soup
This Roasted Tomato Soup is made with simple pantry items along with juicy ripe tomatoes and fresh basil, then blended into a creamy flavorful homemade soup
1 hour 30 minutes
Soup
Easy Ravioli Soup
Very similar to Lasagna Soup, this kid friendly Easy Ravioli Soup is a meat lover's hearty comforting meal-in-a-bowl recipe that's ready in about 30 minutes
30 minutes
Soup
Baked Feta Tomato Soup
Simple to make, baked feta soup is full of rich flavors. A fun variation on the famous TikTok baked feta pasta the whole family will love!
1 hour
Soup
5 Ingredient Tomato Soup
Make a delicious tomato soup on the stovetop with just 5 ingredients! It's a soul warming recipe with minimal preparation and perfect with grilled cheese!
40 minutes
Tomatoes in Sandwiches & Burgers
Whether you’re pairing tomatoes with meat, veggies, or cheese, they’re great between two slices of bread.
Sandwich
Grilled Mozzarella Sandwich
This Grilled Mozzarella Sandwich is made with fresh tomatoes and walnut pesto grilled with sourdough bread. It’s easy to assemble and bursting with flavor!
15 minutes
Appetizer, Sandwich
Pinwheel Sandwiches – 4 ways
Looking for lunch ideas? These pinwheel sandwich recipes are easy to make and have some untraditional fillings that are sure to be a hit.
10 minutes
Main Course
Homemade Beef Hamburger Recipe
This hamburger recipe uses 85% ground beef, binders, and seasoning. Cook on the grill or stovetop in about 10 minutes. Place the beef patties in a bun with your fav toppings.
35 minutes
Main Course
Quinoa Burger
This vegan quinoa burger recipe is easy, healthy and packed with protein. There's no food processor required and it comes together in one bowl
20 minutes
Sandwich
Avocado Sandwich Recipe
This avocado sandwich recipe is made with smashed avocado, tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onions, arugula, and alfalfa sprouts. It's an easy vegetarian sandwich!
10 minutes
Sandwich
Chicken Pesto Panini Recipe
Fresh pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and chicken pressed between sourdough bread to make a chicken pesto panini. You can make this recipe even if you don't have a press!
20 minutes
Entree, Sandwich, Sandwiches
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
This grilled chicken sandwich can be made indoors on a grill pan or outdoors on the grill and served with a homemade bun sauce!
40 minutes
Entree
Black Bean Burgers
Try this Black Bean Burger recipe with a fail-proof method of preparing the black beans so that the patty is sturdy and not mushy! It's an easy vegetarian recipe that's packed with protein!
25 minutes
Sandwiches
Avocado Burger Recipe
This avocado burger recipe features lean ground beef and ripe avocados inside the patties, adding moisture and fat, keeping the burger from drying.
18 minutes
Main Course
Chickpea Burger
This chickpea burger recipe is so simple to make! Made with canned chickpeas, old fashioned oats, fresh parsley, sun-dried tomatoes and feta!
20 minutes
Tips for Cooking with Tomatoes
- Use a serrated knife for cutting tomatoes for the best slices. If you use a flat-edged knife, be certain it is very sharp or you will squash and bruise the tomato flesh when you slice it. Check out my tutorial for how to cut a tomato into slices, wedges and cubes.
- Avoid using an aluminum pot, pan, or utensil when cooking tomatoes. The acid in tomatoes does not react well with aluminum, giving the cooked tomatoes a bitter taste. Similarly, cast iron pans aren’t ideal for long-simmered tomato dishes as the acidity pulls iron from the pan. Go with non-stick or stainless steel pots and pans.
- Sprinkle some sugar and salt if your tomatoes seem overly acidic. This helps round out the flavor more, especially when used in a sauce.
- Opt for plum tomatoes if you’re using tomatoes to make your sauce. They’re meatier, have fewer seeds, and have less water than other tomato varieties.
- Pair tomatoes with the right herbs to bring out their best flavor. Many herbs, including oregano, marjoram, basil, pepper, thyme, garlic, parsley, and tarragon, team up beautifully with tomatoes.
- Freeze any leftover tomatoes, whether they are whole, in chunks, or as juice. If frozen properly, they can be stored in the freezer for approximately a year. Once thawed, these tomatoes work best in sauces, chili, and soups!
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the best way to store fresh garden tomatoes?
Keep them at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, and never in the fridge. Cold temperatures dull their flavor and texture. If your tomatoes are still on the vine, leave them attached until you’re ready to use them – this will help them stay fresher longer.
Can I use any type of tomatoes in these recipes?
Almost! Some recipes work better with specific types of tomatoes. For example, plum tomatoes are great for sauces while cherry tomatoes are delicious in salads. Beefsteak tomatoes are a good candidate for slicing into sandwiches and burgers. But, I recommend using what you have and adjust as needed.
What can I do if my tomatoes are too watery?
Roast them to concentrate the flavor and reduce moisture. Or you can seed them before adding to dishes like salsa or pasta salad.
For more similar roundup of recipes, be sure to check out: Best Lemon Recipes, Recipes With Zucchini, Recipes with a Can of Chickpeas, and Avocado Recipes.
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