Vegetarian Tomato Recipes

Fresh tomatoes are one of the best parts of summer, in my opinion. When the tomatoes in my garden are ripe, I make just about all of these dishes featuring tomatoes.
    

Arugula Toasts
These elegant little appetizers are quick and easy to prepare and absolutely delicious.

Avocado Tomato Salad
This is one of the simplest salads ever, and absolutely delicious.

Barley Soup
This barley soup recipe from Sicily is a perfect vegan alternative to chicken soup when you're feeling under the weather.

Bean and Olive Soup
White beans and black olives combine with various herbs and veggies to make a hearty soup.

Bloody Mary
If you crave the spiciness of a bloody mary but don't want the alcohol, try this tasty virgin variation - or make the real thing.

Breakfast Burrito
There's no set recipe for breakfast burritos - you can stuff them with pretty much anything you like. This recipe is for a basic breakfast burrito that you can customize to suit your own tastes.

Calzone
A calzone is a turnover or pocket made with pizza dough and filled with veggies, cheese, and pretty much anything else you put on pizza.

Caprese
This tomato-mozzarella-basil dish is my favorite starter; even though I make it myself regularly, I always order it when I eat out.

Catsup
Why buy preservative-rich tomato ketchup (or catsup) at the store when you can make a healthier and tastier version at home?

Chili
Here's a very easy vegetarian chili recipe - just open some cans, chop a few veggies, and leave it on the stove for a couple of hours.

Eggplant Parmigiana / Parmesan
This classic vegetarian dish is a perfect main course served alongside/atop plain pasta.

Fresh Tomato Sauce
This summery sauce is delicious with pasta or anything else that needs a bit of fresh tomato flavor.

Fried Green Tomatoes
If you have unripe tomatoes available, make good use of them with this easy recipe for fried green tomatoes.

Gazpacho
This cold, raw soup is full of flavor.

Greek Salad
Kalamata olives and feta cheese really spice up this otherwise simple salad.

Grilled Tomato Sauce
This tomato sauce is quick and delicious. The rich flavor complements goat cheese and eggplant dishes.

Grilled Vegetable Gratin
This hearty dish is made with pasta and grilled vegetables and topped with melted cheese.

Guacamole
Is it a dip or a condiment? That depends - are you eating it as a snack with tortilla chips or on top of a sandwich or burrito? Either way, guacamole is delicious, nutritious, and - unfortunately - quite fattening.

Israeli Salad
A mixture of finely diced vegetables served with a tart dressing.

Israeli Za'atar Salad
Fresh vegetables tossed with sesame and sumac make a unique salad.

Italian Sandwich
Red, white, and green always make me think of Italy, and mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and basil are a classic combination.

Italian Tomato Sauce
This is my own Italian tomato sauce recipe which I have been making for years. It works equally well with pasta, lasagna, eggplant parmesan, and pizza recipes.

Jambalaya
This traditional stew from New Orleans is meat-based, but this vegetarian version leaves nothing to be desired.

Kiss the Cook Tomato Sauce
This easy tomato sauce is great over vegetables, pasta, or pizza.

Lasagne
Vegetarian lasagne is easy and delicious. Here's a variation on the classic red sauce version, with some extra vegetables.

Mincemeat
Make a big batch of vegetarian mincemeat so that you can make a few pies and have some left over to serve with ice cream, custard, pudding, or crêpes. You can also can or freeze it for later.

Minestrone Soup
This classic Italian soup is always vegan, as long as you leave off the parmesan cheese.

Moroccan Tomato Salad
A spicy tomato salad from Morocco that goes well with just about anything from the Middle East and North Africa.

Moussaka
Moussaka is a Greek dish traditionally made with lamb or beef. This vegetarian / vegan moussaka recipe uses portobello mushrooms and seitan instead. A rich and delicious main course.

Niçoise salad
Chickpeas or tofu can be used in place of the traditional tuna fish or anchovies for this vegetarian salade niçoise recipe.

Paella
A Spanish dish traditionally made with meat and shellfish. This flexible veggie version is simpler, but no less delicious.

Pico de Gallo
This spicy tomato sauce is ubiquitous in Mexican restaurants. Serve it with anything that needs a bit of zing.

Pissaladière
Pissaladière is an onion pizza or onion tart from Provence. Traditionally made with anchovies, this vegetarian pissaladière is spiced up with tapenade instead.

Pizza
Making homemade pizza is one of the best and most creative ways of proving that meat is not a necessary part of a human's diet. Also see my pages on pizza dough and toppings.

Pot Pie
This pot pie recipe is better than the TV dinner version for two reasons: it's vegetarian and it's prepared and baked, rather than frozen and microwaved. It's also quick and flexible, so give it a try.

Provençal Tomatoes
These stuffed tomatoes from southern France are delicious served with soup, pasta, or rice dishes.

Ratatouille
The perfect recipe to enjoy fresh summer vegetables and herbs; it can be served half a dozen different ways.

Red Chile Sauce
Red chile sauce is a spicy Mexican sauce most commonly served with enchiladas and chiles rellenos.

Roasted Vegetable Stew
Roasting brings out all the rich flavor and sweetness of veggies.

Sambar
This is a recipe for sambar, probably the most universal dish of South India. It has been adapted for the cooler climate of Monterey Bay. This recipe was submitted by a forum member.

Shepherd's Pie
This vegetarian shepherd's pie recipe is a simple yet delicious lambless version of the real thing.

Spanish Rice
This is a traditional, somewhat spicy Spanish side dish.

Spicy Tomato Cream Sauce
This spicy tomato cream sauce is an Indian recipe that goes wonderfully with hard-boiled eggs and warm bread (such as naan, pita, or French bread).

Stuffed Peppers
Serve these bell peppers stuffed with tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and couscous alongside green salad for a simple, filling meal.

Stuffed Shells
Pasta shells stuffed with cheese, topped with tomato sauce, and baked until bubbly.

Tabouli
Tabouli, sometimes spelled tabbouleh or tabouleh, is a cold Lebanese salad made with bulgar wheat, lemon, garlic, tomatoes, mint, and parsley.

Tempeh Hash
This simple recipe yields a high-protein breakfast.

Tomato Cheese Tart
An extremely simple dish that is always a hit. Everyone who eats it raves about the crust.

Tomato Garlic Sauce
A rich, garlic-heavy sauce that goes especially well with pasta, eggplant, and goat cheese.

Tomato Lentil Soup
This hearty, herby soup is delicious fresh, and even better made ahead of time.

Tomato Soup
This ultra simple soup can be eaten hot or cold and is the perfect way to enjoy summer tomatoes. Don't let the cooking time scare you - this tomato soup practically cooks itself.

Vegetable Salad
This salad is colorful, tasty, and a good way to use up some leftover vegetables.

White Bean and Tomato Soup
This white bean and tomato soup flavored with sage and thyme is an elegant alternative to minestrone soup.

White Bean Salad
This is a simple and delicious recipe, perfect for a summer picnic.

  
Also see my list of sun-dried tomato recipes.

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