[gracesmomma]

Hello!

I don't know what happened but I left Sam's today with a huge container of Roma tomatoes. Does anyone have any healthy ideas of what I can do with all these? I'm gonna use some in salads but I don't want the rest to do bad before I'm able to use them all.

[Suzanne 3FC]

Roast them! The flavor will get deeper and sweeter. If you can afford the calories, drizzle with a little bit of olive oil, then roast them at a low temp for a long time.

Here's a recipe that sounds good, though she roasts them faster than I do : http://www.spiciefoodie.com/2011/09/...oast-tomatoes/

Here's another, I love that she says to store them in your belly http://pearlandpine.blogspot.com/201...-tomatoes.html

Google roasted tomatoes for more ideas.

[bargoo]

You can make tomato sauce and freeze it.

[JustJ280]

I like to cook them and use them in pasta with some fresh herbs and a bit of oil. YUM! Great as a tomato salad or just on salad. But I will tell you, Roma's take a bit longer to go bad than regular tomatoes, so you have a bit of time!

[seagirl]

I was going to suggest roasting, too. They get so sweet!

Maybe chop a few and freeze them for tomato sauce later?

[Munchy]

I LOVE this recipe Skillet Flounder with tomatoes and it lasts in the fridge for a couple of days.

Otherwise, I can always use tomatoes in cauliflower lentil dal and as a bonus, it freezes well in containers and so does homemade tomato soup which I ALWAYS have in my freezer (but I usually make the Michael Symon spicy blue cheese recipe with canned tomatoes).

Caprese salad, panzanella, adding it to omelettes, sliced in egg sandwiches, just eating it as a side dish with salt and pepper, some olive oil, and fresh herbs. Yum!

[tdiprincess]

For the summer, or other times, I like to cube them. Then slice up some garlic (to taste). About 2-5T vinegar of your choice, the amount depends on how many tomatoes you have. About 1-2T Olive oil. From there, you can choose all kinds of spices.
Last week I used rosemary and garlic only. If you have fresh basil, do some of that or even dried basil. A bit of salt and pepper. Dill.. pretty much endless! Mint or lemon balm for lighter herbs.

It's a very refreshing salad that can be eaten on its own, over pasta, meat or a lettuce salad. The longer it sits, the better it tastes.
It can be made healthier with less oil, but honestly with this dish the oil adds some richness to it.

I love the idea of roasting the tomatoes! Possibly grill them? Make kabobs with big chunks of tomatoes and then whatever else your heart desires!!

This is a great thread though, since I've got 9 tomato plants coming up, so soon I will have a WHOLE TON of fresh, juicy tomatoes! Love the summer time!!

[gracesmomma]

Thanks for all the suggestions! I ADORE tomatoes, as well I should (I'm Italian), but I am seriously lacking is cooking skills. I'm getting plenty of practice though with my new lifestyle. I am actually enjoying learning new dishes and I actually like taking the time to make things from scratch. It's very rewarding!

I would love to make some home made sauce and can it for the winter when tomatoes are horrid!

[JossFit]

My favorite way to eat tomatos is to chop them up and scramble them with mushrooms and spinach in some egg whites. Top that off with a little garlic and some low-fat feta cheese and you have yourself a delicious mediterranian inspired breakfast!

Did anyone suggest making salsa yet? Chop those bad boys up in a food processor with some garlic, cilantro, onions and jalepenos and put that stuff in the fridge for later. I put salsa on everything!

[suzycreamcheese]

What about mini stuffed tomatoes with tuna or chicken salad? I've made tuna stuffed tomato melts before by placing a piece of cheese on top and baking for about 10 mins.

[envelope]

I had a roma tomato with avocado today. The other ideas sound great too!

[KerriLeah]

I'm no tomato fan, but the only way I love them? Sliced on a toasted bagel thin that you covered in a nice layer of FF cream cheese, salt and pepper on top. This is to die for!! I haven't had this in ages.

[jessica2231]

4-6 diced tomatoes
can of tomato sauce-ad double water
clove of garlic (or to taste)(crush garlic)
green onion chives 1/4 cup
then let simmer in a pan for about 20-40 minutes.


then add eggs let cook in tomato sauce


make a great breakfast or lunch with some pita bread.