Too many tomatoes... help!!
 

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.

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 :lol: http://pearlandpine.blogspot.com/201...-tomatoes.html

Google roasted tomatoes for more ideas.

You can make tomato sauce and freeze it.

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!

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

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

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!

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!! :carrot:

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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. :)