Although technically a fruit, tomatoes are often used in savory dishes and enjoyed in many different types of preparations. This sassy fruit, has many of us fooled, and we love the possibilities!
Enjoy tomatoes sprinkled with salt and paraded across a warm baked flatbread or layered between pillows of tender pasta and veggies. Here are gorgeous tomato recipes to choose from.
Try more summer-inspired dishes made with zucchini, eggplant, and summer squash next.
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Best Vegan Tomato Recipes
Easy Ratatouille
Display the vegetable patch with this eye-catching ratatouille tian. Sliced squash, eggplant, and vine-ripened tomatoes spiral inside a cast iron before simmering in a tomato broth and herbs!
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Healthy Vegan Lasagna (High-Protein)
This lasagna is a family favorite, a comfort meal that's creamy, cheesy, and packed with tomato flavor! Layers of tender noodles, whipped almond ricotta, and tomato ragu, it's a complete meal in one pan.
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Savory Vegetable Galette (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
A free-form galette is a parcel of love. Flaky pie crust covers vegan ricotta, zucchini, asparagus, and sliced tomatoes and bakes until golden brown. A crack of fresh pepper, salt, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs finishes it off beautifully!
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Tomato Basil Pasta
A creamy tomato sauce blends effortlessly and tosses into hot noodles for a feel-good dinner that takes only a few minutes to make. Soaked cashews offer a velvety texture, while acid tomatoes and garlic lean into an Italian-inspired meal – molto bene!
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Roasted Tomato Sandwich With Aioli
Embrace the satisfying crunch of a garden-fresh toasted sandwich. Roasted tomatoes are smashed onto crusty bread with lemon garlic aioli, sliced avocado, and bitter arugula. The roasted tomato gives an unami depth to this simple and fresh sandwich – so good!
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Stuffed Tomatoes
Fill your home with the scent of roasted garlic with this shiitake and quinoa stuffed garden tomatoes. Hollowed and stuffed tomatoes rest in an oven-safe dish, then perfectly bake until the tomatoes are juicy and the stuffing browned – works as a primary or side dish!
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Tomato Salad
Heirloom tomatoes are a deep dish all on their own. Unique in shape and a rainbow of colors, these tomatoes need little to transform into a crowd-pleasing salad! A little red onion, some herbs, and quality balsamic vinegar make for a summer dish you will love.
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Focaccia Tomatoes
Roll your sleeves back, coat them with olive oil, and poke fun holes across the wiggly dough. This tomato-dotted bread is a fantastic recipe to enjoy making and eating from the comfort of your kitchen. Making focaccia at home is fun!
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Spicy Mango Tomato Salsa
Create a sweet and tangy salsa that goes great with many dishes with only a few ingredients. Mango and tomato dance in a spritz of fresh lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeno. So fresh and tasty!
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Basil Tomato Orzo
This orzo with tomatoes and capers is a beautiful dish that fits any schedule. It’s a proper weeknight meal that's packed with comfort and flavor. A splash of dry white wine develops the flavors and creates a gorgeous depth to the dish!
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Tomato Basil Soup
Tomato soup has long been a family favorite in many households. A bowl of bright red bisque garnished with a touch of basil and a crack of pepper. This homemade soup is savory, floral, and the ideal lite meal. Enjoy alongside a toasted sandwich – so easy!
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Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad
Balance tomato's natural acidity with sliced avocado! This creamy addition becomes a well-rounded, lip-smackingly good salad that can be enjoyed alongside any summer main.
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Vegan Caprese Panini
An ode to summer, this vegan panini with tomato, basil, and cashew mozzarella is toasted and melted perfectly. Thick slices of vine-ripened tomato nestle into pockets of mozzarella and leaves of basil on the ciabatta roll – so good!
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Tomato Salsa
One of the best parts about sitting down at a Mexican restaurant is the bowl of salsa and chips that magically appears right after you place your order. This poured salsa is just like the salsa from your favorite spot! It's spicy, fresh, packed with flavor and heat, yet semi-smooth.
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Chilled Gazpacho
Cool down on a hot summer day with this vegan gazpacho. A quick pulse of fresh ingredients and a drizzle of olive oil makes for divine lunch that bursts with flavor! This refreshing soup is served chilled and is even more tasty as the flavors develop in the fridge.
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Tomato Tart
Pull something special out of the oven with this tomato tart. A flaky, buttery confection of puffed pastry adorned with herb cashew cheese and sliced tomatoes. It’s an easy dish that wins the hearts of everyone who tries it!
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Tomato Tuna Bowl
Grab your chopsticks and dig into a platter of vegan sashimi. Marinated tomato becomes thin slices of mock tuna that blanket sushi rice balls. An innovative recipe that is not only tasty but fun to make!
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Pasta Bake
Dinner is ready in one baked pan. This pasta dish is hearty and packed full of flavor. Vegan sausage, sweet tomato sauce, and a velvety cream sauce spiral into a casserole dish, coating each noodle with savory goodness!
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Tomato Zucchini Casserole
Fill your home with the wafting fragrance of garlic-spiked roasted tomato and zucchini. Sliced vegetables are tossed in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, garlic, onion, herbs, and spice, then backed until golden brown. A great addition to any main!
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Roasted Tomatoes
30-minute balsamic glazed roasted tomatoes are a hit at any BBQ or special occasion. The sweet balsamic and acid tomato go together like two best friends! Create a side dish that promotes the best of summer with just a few simple ingredients.
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Vegan Bruschetta
This Italian-inspired fresh tomato bruschetta is a delightful appetizer for dinner parties, casual hangouts, or special occasions! Garden tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, and balsamic are all that you need to make this crowd-pleasing starter.
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Herbed Tomato Bread
Fill your home with the mouth-watering smell of pizza with this surprising herb tomato bread. A yeast-free dough packed with crushed tomatoes and thick tomato paste, giving each bite of warm bread a powerful tomato and herb flavor – so good with cashew cream cheese!
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Easy Vegan Pizza
This thin-crust tomato sauce pizza satisfies your Italian cravings. Garlic-herb crust is slathered with a thick tomato sauce, topped with sauteed veggies, and baked until crispy! A sprinkle of vegan parmesan sets it over the top as a winning pizza recipe – simple yet flavorful.
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Sun Dried Tomato Camembert
The floury rind of a good camembert is a site that will make any cheesemonger sigh in satisfaction. But this camembert has an added surprise, a red center from infusing the cheese with sun-dried tomato – incredible with crackers or apples!
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Italian Tomato Mac and Cheese
Tomato mac and cheese is the best of both worlds. It's a fusion of flavors and unites cheese lovers and marinara fans alike. A tomato-based sauce is spiked with thick cheesiness making each bite scrumptious!
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Related Recipes
- Vegan Pasta Recipes
- Vegan Pizza Recipes
- Summer Salads
- Vegan Italian Recipes
- Vegan Mediterranean Recipes
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Canned, fresh, vine-ripened, or sliced meaty beefsteaks; however, you prefer your tomato, we have a recipe ideal for you! From salsa, lasagna, and gazpacho to roasted tomatoes and focaccia, there is a tasty option to sink your fork into.
Serves 2
Ingredients
Tomato and Chickpea Stew
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups fresh tomatoes chopped
- 1 15- oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, vegetable broth, cumin, and paprika.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Any leftovers can be stored in lidded containers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze for up to 2-3 months and let thaw overnight.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or bread!
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Canned, fresh, vine-ripened, or sliced meaty beefsteaks; however, you prefer your tomato, we have a recipe ideal for you! From salsa, lasagna and gazpacho to roasted tomatoes and focaccia, there is a tasty option to sink your fork into.