220 east tomato recipes

Easy lentil chili with brown lentils, tomatoes, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes finished with red wine vinegar. A hearty vegan one-pot meal packed with plant protein.

Layered Mediterranean casserole with brown rice, pearl barley, zucchini, and a basil-tomato sauce topped with melted mozzarella. A hearty vegetarian whole grain bake.

Turkish-style sauteed eggplant with a garlicky tomato sauce finished with vinegar. Salted and drained for silky, golden slices. Served warm or at room temperature.

Red snapper Veracruz simmered in picante sauce with tomato paste, green olives, and lime juice. A quick Mexican-style fish dish with bold, briny flavor.

Button mushrooms simmered in a spicy Creole sauce with red wine, garlic, jalapeno, tomatoes, and oregano. A bold, low-calorie side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Greek octopus pilaf simmered in tomato, white wine, and oregano for an hour until tender, served over rice cooked in the braising sauce. A traditional taverna dish.

A quick, spicy hot sauce for falafel: tomato paste simmered with vegetable stock, chili paste, cumin, lemon and fresh herbs into a bright, fiery sauce in about five minutes. Drizzle it over falafel, shawarma or grilled veg.

The tomatoes are getting ready in the garden, if you are like me you have an overabundance. I came up with this recipe to put on chopped steak and sausage sandwiches. I gave some to my sister and they like it on hamburgers and with stuffed peppers so I say it goes with everything. It is fresh-tasting and delicious.

Vegan Sicilian lentil pasta sauce simmered with mushrooms, garlic, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Low-fat, high-protein, and hearty enough to replace any meat sauce over pasta or rice.

Fat-free chili beans with brown rice, kidney beans, carrots, and tomato sauce. A vegan one-pot meal with zero added oil that's hearty, filling, and customizable.

Spaghetti with turkey sausage in a quick tomato sauce made from paste and seasoning mix. A lighter, leaner take on sausage pasta ready in about 30 minutes.

All-purpose Mediterranean meat and rice stuffing with fresh mint, parsley, and dill. Fills vine leaves, cabbage, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, and peppers for dolma-style dishes.

Vegetarian kema curry made with textured vegetable protein, tomatoes, peas, mushrooms, and warm curry spice. A plant-based Indian-style main ready over rice in 40 minutes.

Hearty lentil tomato sauce with dried lentils, fresh tomatoes, and Italian herbs simmered into a thick, protein-rich vegetarian pasta sauce. Meaty texture without the meat.

Chilled tomato-leek soup with fresh parsley, dill, paprika, and a splash of red wine. A vegetarian summer soup made with 2 pounds of ripe tomatoes, served cold.

Vegan Mexican lentil casserole with brown rice, taco seasoning, and tomato paste baked until thick and hearty. High-protein, budget-friendly, and packed with Southwestern flavor without any meat or dairy.