But sometimes, its fun to get creative with your tomato dishesespecially as peak summer approaches.
Here, weve rounded up some of our favorite recipes featuring the fan-favorite vegetable, from sandwiches to gazpachos.
Each bite keeps you coming back for more!
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Baked Feta & Tomato Portobellos
These easy feta-and-tomato-stuffed portobellos make for a delicious side.
Tomato-Zucchini Salsa
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This easy, veggie-packed dip makes a healthy snack or appetizer.
Capers add a nice brininess to this salsa.
Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum
Serve with pita chips or tortilla chips or spoon it over grilled chicken or fish.
Try adding in some fresh herbs or feta cheese for a little added flavor.
This easy dip makes a quick appetizer or snack.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, prop stylist: LIndsey Lower
Single-serve packages of mashed avocado or guacamole can stand in for the fresh avocado.
The key to any flavorful gazpacho is giving it time to rest.
The flavors meld and become cohesive when the soup is allowed to sit a bit before serving.
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Or try sandwiching them between slices of your favorite whole-wheat country bread.
If you like spicy salsa, use the full amount of jalapenos and add more cayenne pepper.
Serve with chips, tacos and more.
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Roasting the tomatoes brings out their natural sweetness, while the garlics sharper flavor gets mellowed out.
If you dont have basil, garnish with oregano or thyme.
Toasted whole-wheat baguette scoops up every bit of dip, but you could also serve with sliced veggies.
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Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
Slowly cooking summer-ripe tomatoes in a low oven makes them candy-sweet.
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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser
Photography: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabe Greco
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