Source: Elena_hramowa, AdobeStockOn one hand, tomatoes are delicious on their own and need no additions. On the other hand, they can be used to prepare full meals, appetizers, sauces, or even desserts. In this collection of recipes, you're sure to find something interesting! Fried tomatoes, tomato jam, or perhaps sorbet or a salad with tomatoes and cottage cheese?
1. Fried Tomatoes with Garlic
Source: postila.ruThey turn out no worse than fried zucchini, eggplant, or other more common vegetables.
You will need: 4 tomatoes, 4 cloves of garlic, herbs, olive oil, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Slice the tomatoes into rounds and fry them in olive oil until golden brown on both sides. Add sliced garlic and fry for a few more minutes. Sprinkle the finished tomatoes with spices, aromatic herbs, and fresh herbs.
2. Canned Tomatoes with Onions
Source: koolinar.ruA versatile winter preserve made from any tomatoes.
You will need: 1.5 kg tomatoes, 2 onions, 4 tbsp vinegar, 4 tbsp sugar, 1.5 tbsp salt, spices and herbs for canning.
Preparation: Lightly prick the tomatoes with a toothpick and slice the onions into rings. Place all canning additives into clean, dry jars and fill them with tomatoes and onions. Pour boiling water over them, cover with lids, and leave for 15 minutes. Then drain this water and re-boil it with sugar and salt. Add vinegar, pour the resulting marinade over the tomatoes, and seal for winter.
3. Tomato and Apple Jam
Source: pinterest.comIf you didn't know what it was made from, it would be hard to guess immediately.
You will need: 1 kg tomatoes, 1 kg sugar, 2 apples, 2 lemons.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes, remove the seeds, and blend the pulp. Mix with lemon zest and juice, add sugar, and leave overnight in a cold place.
Grate the apples or blend them. Mix them with the tomato puree, bring to a boil, and cook the jam for about 30-45 minutes over low heat until desired thickness. Seal in sterilized jars.
4. Korean-Style Tomatoes
Source: cookpad.comPlum tomatoes are ideal for this recipe.
You will need: 1 kg tomatoes, 1/2 bell pepper, 1 chili pepper, 1/2 head of garlic, 1 bunch of herbs, 50 ml olive oil, 30 ml vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt, spices.
Preparation: Put both types of peppers, garlic, and herbs into a blender. Blend until smooth and mix this mixture with salt, sugar, vinegar, olive oil, and spices to taste. Cut the tomatoes into quarters, mix them with the resulting dressing, and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
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5. Baked Tomatoes with Cheese
Source: pinterest.comFirm and ripe tomatoes are essential.
You will need: 600 g tomatoes, 120-150 g hard cheese, 100 g mayonnaise, 2-3 cloves of garlic.
Preparation: Mix mayonnaise with garlic pressed through a press. Grate the cheese. Slice the tomatoes into rounds, place them on parchment paper, spread with mayonnaise, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for 5-7 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Tomato Adjika
Source: koolinar.ruWhat could be better than homemade adjika with meat or main courses?
You will need: 1 kg tomatoes, 750 g bell pepper, 3-4 hot red peppers, 1 head of garlic, 50 ml vinegar, 2.5 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Pass the tomatoes and bell pepper through a meat grinder or blend them. Bring to a boil, cook for 20 minutes, then add minced garlic and hot pepper. Cook the adjika for another 15-20 minutes, and 5 minutes before the end of cooking, add vinegar, salt, and sugar. Seal the adjika in sterilized jars.
7. Tomato Salad with Onion and Cilantro
Source: pinterest.comThis salad is great because tomatoes are its main ingredient.
You will need: 400 g tomatoes, 1 purple onion, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 bunch of cilantro, olive oil, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Slice the tomatoes into wedges and the purple onion into feathers. Mince the garlic with cilantro, mix, season, and dress the salad with olive oil.
8. Stuffed Tomatoes with Feta
Source: taste.com.auOther curd or cream cheeses can also be used instead of feta.
You will need: 5 tomatoes, 200 g feta, 80 g sour cream, 2 cloves of garlic, 5 sprigs of herbs, paprika, spices.
Preparation: Thoroughly mix feta, sour cream, minced garlic, herbs, and spices. Cut off the tops of the tomatoes, scoop out the pulp with a spoon, and fill them with the cheese mixture.
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9. Tomatoes in Soy Sauce
Source: oka.fmA quick but very tasty tomato appetizer with an original dressing.
You will need: 600 g tomatoes, 1 onion, 4 cloves of garlic, 4 tbsp olive oil, 1.5 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp honey, 0.5 tsp grainy mustard, spices.
Preparation: Slice the tomatoes into wedges and the onion into half-rings. Mix olive oil, minced garlic, and the rest of the dressing ingredients. Pour over the tomatoes and let them marinate for a while.
10. Tomato Sorbet
Source: pinterest.comA very unusual treat. Sorbet can be made not only from fruits and berries!
You will need: 1 kg tomatoes, 6 basil leaves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1.5 tsp sugar, 2 pinches of salt.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes, put all ingredients into a blender, and blend thoroughly. Transfer the mixture to a container and place in the freezer. Stir the sorbet every hour until it is completely frozen.
11. Tomato Sauce for Meat
Source: ok.ruUse it immediately or seal it in sterilized jars for winter.
You will need: 1 kg tomatoes, 1 hot red pepper, 2 bunches of herbs, 2 cloves of garlic, salt, ground coriander, ground red pepper, khmeli-suneli, and other spices.
Preparation: Peel, chop, and stew the tomatoes until soft. Then mash them, cook a little longer until desired thickness, and add minced garlic, hot pepper, herbs, and all spices. Cook for another 2-3 minutes and remove the sauce from heat.
12. Salad with Tomatoes, Cottage Cheese, and Green Onions
Source: pinterest.comA light everyday salad that takes only a few minutes to prepare.
You will need: 600 g tomatoes, 300 g granular cottage cheese, 1 bunch of green onions, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Chop the green onions and cut the tomatoes into large pieces. Mix all ingredients with cottage cheese and dress the salad with olive oil and spices.
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13. Italian Tomato Pie
Source: mirtesen.ruThis pie is very easy to prepare, so anyone can make it.
You will need: 150 g butter, 1 egg, 200 g flour, 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp sugar, 400 g tomatoes, 1/2 purple onion, 50 g hard cheese, olive oil, dried thyme, spices.
Preparation: Mix flour, salt, sugar, and a little dried thyme. Cut cold butter and rub it with flour into crumbs. Beat in the egg, quickly knead the dough, wrap it in film, and refrigerate for half an hour.
Then roll out the dough into a form, create edges, brush with oil, and sprinkle with grated cheese. Arrange sliced tomatoes and chopped onion, drizzle with oil again, and season. Bake the pie for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Sun-Dried Tomatoes at Home
Source: AdobeStockThey will be an amazing addition to homemade salads and appetizers.
You will need: 2.5 kg plum tomatoes, 150 g sugar, 3 tsp salt, 4 tbsp Italian herbs, 75 ml olive oil, 2 cloves of garlic, spices.
Preparation: Peel and cut the tomatoes in half. Mix sugar, salt, Italian herbs, and spices to taste. Place the tomatoes on a rack cut-side down, sprinkle with spices, and leave them for several hours to drain excess juice.
Then dry the tomatoes for 8-12 hours in a slightly open oven at 80 degrees Celsius, or you can use a vegetable dehydrator. Mix oil, minced garlic, and a few more herbs, heat the mixture to about 50 degrees Celsius. Tightly pack the finished tomatoes into sterilized jars, pour oil over them, and seal.
15. Tomato Juice for Winter
Source: fb.ruThis preserve will surely delight you throughout the cold season.
You will need: 2 kg tomatoes, 2 tsp salt.
Preparation: Extract juice from the tomatoes using any convenient method. Add salt, bring the juice to a boil, cook for 5-7 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
16. Lavash Roll with Tomatoes
Source: ok.ruBe sure to let the finished roll soak well before serving.
You will need: 1 sheet of lavash, 2 tomatoes, 150 g processed cheese, 100 g hard cheese, 1 bunch of herbs, 2 cloves of garlic.
Preparation: Mix processed cheese with minced garlic and spread it on the lavash. Top with sliced tomatoes, chopped herbs, and grated hard cheese. Roll the lavash into a tight roll, wrap it in film, refrigerate for several hours, and then slice before serving.
17. Stuffed Tomatoes with Meat
Source: blogspot.comA hearty appetizer that can even be prepared for lunch or dinner.
You will need: 500 g tomatoes, 250 g ground meat, 1/2 onion, 50 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Mince and fry the onion until golden, add the ground meat and fry until cooked, stirring, then season. You can add a little greenery.
Cut off the tops of the tomatoes, scoop out the pulp with a spoon, and chop some of the pulp into the ground meat. Fry for another 10 minutes. Stuff the tomatoes with the prepared filling, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
18. Lightly Salted Tomatoes
Source: youtube.comExcellent lightly salted preserves can be made not only from cucumbers.
You will need: 500 g small tomatoes, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 bunch of dill, 0.5 tbsp salt, 0.5 tsp sugar.
Preparation: Remove the stems from the tomatoes and make small incisions on the other side. Mince the garlic and herbs, put everything in a bag, add salt and sugar, tie it, and shake the bag thoroughly. Leave it for 2-3 days at room temperature, then refrigerate.
19. Tomato Soup
Source: AdobeStockClassic creamy tomato soup for lovers of smooth textures and warming first courses.
You will need: 600 g tomatoes, 2 onions, olive oil, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Peel and finely chop the tomatoes. Mince and fry the onion in olive oil until golden, add the tomatoes, stew for a few minutes, and pour in a little water. Bring to a boil, cook for 10 minutes over low heat, and season. Blend the soup until smooth and bring it to a boil again. Sprinkle with herbs before serving.
20. Stewed Tomatoes with Onions and Garlic
Source: postila.ruA versatile vegetable side dish to complement any meat or fish dishes.
You will need: 400 g tomatoes, 1 onion, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp butter, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Mince and fry the onion in butter, set it aside. Separately slice and fry the tomatoes in olive oil, add garlic, and fry for a few more minutes. Add the onion, chopped herbs, and spices to taste. Stew everything together for 3-4 minutes under a lid and serve.