Love ’em or hate ’em, you’ve got to admit tomatoes are pretty cool. I mean, come on, it’s a vegetable that’s actually a fruit (and even more than that, tomatoes are actually considered to be berries). Raw, roasted, baked or stuffed, this superstar produce is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. Add more tomatoes to your diet with these simple recipes.
1. Tomato, Onion and Basil One-Pan Pasta

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Bonus points if yours is as pretty as this one. Recipe here.
2. Tomato and Garlic Braised Chicken Thighs

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Warning: for true tomato lovers only. This recipe uses dark meat because it’s cheaper and more flavorful.
3. Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Bruschetta

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Bru-ske-ta or bru-sheh-ta? The world may never know. Make it anyways.
4. Chinese Scrambled Eggs with Tomato

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Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Recipe here.
5. Baked Egg in a Tomato

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Yolk porn, probably NSFW. Watch the video here.
6. Tomato Cucumber Salad

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The classic way to take advantage of tomato season.
7. French Tomato Tarte

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Oh, you fancy, huh? Impress your friends with this one.
8. Tomato Gorgonzola Salad

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Stinky cheese, yummy salad.
9. Sun Dried Tomato and Brie Dip

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Because regular tomatoes just aren’t good enough. Recipe here.
10. Tortellini and Spinach in Creamy Tomato Sauce

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One pot ftw. While you’re at it, try these 24 pasta recipes that are perfect for summer.
11. Gluten-Free Artichoke, Spinach and Tomato Pizza

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The worst part about avoiding gluten is avoiding pizza (gasp). This gluten-free pie doesn’t compromise taste or texture.
12. The Best BLT You’ll Ever Eat

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The title doesn’t lie. Recipe here.
13. Tomato Zucchini Crostata

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Give your classic pizza a healthy upgrade with phyllo dough and mascarpone.
14. Spinach and Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes

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The perfect solution for those just overripe tomatoes. Recipe here.
15. Stovetop Frittata

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Brunch is calling. Swap out whatever vegetables you’d like for infinite flavor combos.
16. Shrimp Risotto with Spinach, Tomatoes and Parmesan

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Shrimp + risotto = shrisotto.
17. Veggie Breakfast Burrito

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Who doesn’t like breakfast burritos?
18. Microwaveable Minestrone

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You can literally make this homemade soup in your dorm room. #swag
19. Pesto Pasta with Chickpeas and Tomatoes

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Chickpeas aren’t just for hummus. Recipe here.
20. Coconut Black Bean Stew

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Vegan and gluten-free, hollaaa. Time to get tropical.
21. Super Simple Caprese Chicken

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Super simle is an understatement: you can make this in your toaster.
22. Oven Roasted Tomatoes

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Juicy, flavorful and easy to make. Recipe here.
23. Caprese Panini

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Tomato, mozz and basil are the OG threesome. Turn your fave dish into a panini with this recipe.
24. Summer Gazpacho

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Cold soup for a hot summer day. Throw the ingredients in a blender and you’ll have a bowl in under 10 minutes.
25. Shakshouka

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Try this Tunisian take on vegetable stew.
26. Creamy Tomato Soup

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Only acceptable to make when accompanied by grilled cheese.
27. Caprese-Inspired Salad

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Dat pesto dressing doe.