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What to cook with tomatoes

Quick answer: With tomatoes you can make Shakshuka (25 min), Tomato bruschetta (10 min), Quick tomato soup (25 min).

Ripe tomatoes need almost nothing; less-than-perfect ones get better with heat. Canned tomatoes work for any cooked dish below.

Updated 2026-10-07

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Shakshuka: with tomatoes in ~25 minutes

~25 min

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You'll also need: eggs, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika

  1. Soften onion and garlic with cumin and paprika.
  2. Add chopped tomatoes and simmer until thick, about 10 minutes.
  3. Make wells, crack in eggs, cover and cook until the whites set.
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Tomato bruschetta: with tomatoes in ~10 minutes

~10 min

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You'll also need: bread, garlic, olive oil, basil

  1. Chop tomatoes and mix with olive oil, salt and basil.
  2. Toast bread and rub with a cut garlic clove.
  3. Spoon the tomatoes on top.
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Quick tomato soup: with tomatoes in ~25 minutes

~25 min

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You'll also need: onion, garlic, stock, cream (optional)

  1. Soften onion and garlic.
  2. Add tomatoes and a cup of stock and simmer 15 minutes.
  3. Blend smooth and stir in a splash of cream.
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Goes well with: eggs, pasta, garlic, basil, cheese, bread

Tip: Keep whole tomatoes at room temperature; the fridge dulls their flavor and turns them mealy.

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Cooking ideas, not nutrition or medical advice. Check allergens and cook meat and eggs to safe temperatures.