33 Healthy Tomato Recipes
33 Healthy Tomato Recipes
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33 Healthy Tomato Recipes
I serve it with cooked julienne carrots and green beans
Tomato Walnut Tilapia 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tomato Walnut Tilapia Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tomato, bread crumbs and crunchy walnuts dress up pan tilapia fillets in this favorite recipe. I serve it with cooked julienne carrots and green beans. —Phyl Broich-Wessling, Garner, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 202 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1/2 starch. 4/33 Triple Tomato Flatbread 8 Reviews Test Kitchen
It’s so easy, and will absolutely impress
Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tomatoes are the reason I have a vegetable garden, and I developed this recipe as a way to show off my plum, sun-dried and cherry tomatoes. It’s so easy, and will absolutely impress. —Rachel Kimbrow, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 235 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 476mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 5/33 Italian Tomato Cucumber Salad 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat
Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This yummy medley of vegetables is a cool complement to zesty dishes like my fish, and also barbecued meats and poultry. —Florine Bruns, Fredericksburg, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 93 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 6/33 Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:
Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat
Any recipe that is special enough for company but easy enough for a weeknight meal is a favorite in my book. All you need to finish off the meal is a side salad and crusty French bread to sop up the delicious tomato and wine juices. —Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without rice): 261 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 191mg cholesterol, 502mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 7/33 8/33 Tomato-Cucumber Mozzarella Salad 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time
It has quickly become a mainstay at my house
20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I used fresh mozzarella for the first time last year and loved it. I wanted to incorporate it into as many dishes as possible and came up with this tomato cucumber basil salad. It has quickly become a mainstay at my house. —Jennifer Klann, Corbett, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 160 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable. 9/33 Veggie-Stuffed Tomatoes 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Veggie-Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe photo by
This recipe is my wife’s favorite, she loves when I cook it for her
Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is my wife’s favorite, she loves when I cook it for her. The tasty, meatless stuffing is perfect for a side dish, but it’s also filling enough for a whole meal. — Scott Szekretar, Islip, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 tomato: 182 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch. 10/33 Baked Balsamic Chicken 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total
Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings (1-1/2 cups onion sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As far as roast chicken ideas go, this baked balsamic chicken recipe is one of our favorites. When the aroma from this dish fills your house, your family will think you spent all day cooking. But this elegant Sunday-special roast chicken, flavored with rosemary, wine and balsamic vinegar, is surprisingly simple to make. —Tracy Tylkowski, Omaha, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked chicken (skin removed) with 2 tablespoons sauce: 182 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 4g
carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein
carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat. 11/33 Fire and Ice Tomatoes 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fire and Ice Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You won’t miss the salt in this refreshing tomato salad! It’s well-seasoned with cayenne pepper, mustard seed and vinegar but not the least bit spicy. This dish is always a hit at potlucks. —Nan Rickey, Yuma, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 72 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate
(14g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein
(14g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 12/33 Tomato-Orange Soup 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who knew orange and tomato were such a good pair? Whenever I serve this, I keep the recipe handy for requests. —Barbara Wood, St. John’s, Newfoundland Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 160 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 419mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch. 13/33 Tomato-Melon Chicken Salad
The addition of grilled chicken makes it a satisfying yet still summery meal
4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nothing says summer like picking watermelon, tomatoes and raspberries, then tossing them together in a salad. The addition of grilled chicken makes it a satisfying yet still summery meal. —Betsy Hite, Wilton, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 266 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 2 fat. 14/33 Orzo-Tuna Salad with Tomatoes 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Orzo-Tuna Salad with
Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable
Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Stuffed tomatoes provide endless options when you add meat, cheese, rice, veggies – or in this case, orzo. — Jenni Dise, Phoenix, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 392 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 15/33 Cod with Bacon & Balsamic Tomatoes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cod with Bacon & Balsamic Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste
Let’s face it, everything really is better with bacon
of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Let’s face it, everything really is better with bacon. I fry it, add cod fillets to the pan and finish it all with a big, tomato-y pop. —Maureen McClanahan, St. Louis, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet with 1/4 cup tomato mixture and 1 tablespoon bacon: 178 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 485mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 16/33 Easy Tomato Avocado Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home
It’s a nice change from a lettuce salad, plus it’s quick to make
Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this recipe one day when avocados were on sale at the market. It’s a nice change from a lettuce salad, plus it’s quick to make. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 173 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable. 17/33 Sliced Tomato Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got
this recipe from my grandmother
this recipe from my grandmother. It’s a perfect platter to serve with burgers or hot sandwiches. —Kendal Tangedal, Plentywood, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 94 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat. 18/33 Four-Tomato Salsa 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 56 servings (14 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The variety of tomatoes, onions and peppers makes this chunky salsa so good. Whenever I try to take a batch to a get-together, it’s hard
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Tomato-Orange Soup 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who knew orange and tomato were such a good pair?
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Grilled Chicken Guacamole with Cherry Tomatoes Test Kitchen Approved Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Watching your carb intake?
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