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Farro Spaghetti With Fresh Tomatoes and Marcona Almonds
Photo: Johnny Miller
Farro Spaghetti With Fresh Tomatoes and Marcona Almonds
Although tomatoes offer loads of juicy health benefits, their biggest selling point is lycopene, a carotenoid associated with lower risk of both macular degeneration and several types of cancers, including prostate, cervical, skin, breast, and lung. Here are a few delicious recipes to get the most from this vine-ripened gem.
A no-cook tomato sauce is all about allowing the different ingredients to soak up one another’s flavors. Let this one sit for at least an hour—even three, if you’ve planned ahead. If your tomatoes are super ripe, skip the knife and tear them to pieces with your hands.(Whole-wheat noodles can sub in for the farro ones.)Get the Farro Spaghetti With Fresh Tomatoes and Marcona Almonds Recipe
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V3 (Tomato, Cucumber, and Pepper Juice) Photo: Johnny Miller
V3 (Tomato, Cucumber, and Pepper Juice)
Our fresh take on the supermarket standard requires only a quick whirl in the blender. It’s frothy and delicious—and surprisingly filling, thanks in part to the vegetables’ fibrous pulp.
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Tomatoes with Orecchiette
Don't bother making this dish unless you have the most delicious, perfectly ripe and juicy tomatoes; its success depends almost exclusively on this one ingredient. The pasta will catch all the delicious juices. Orecchiette seems to do it the best, but farfalle, fusilli, and penne also work well.
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Arugula Salad with Tomatoes Photo: Yunhee Kim
Arugula Salad with Tomatoes
Plum-tomato wedges join a baby-arugula salad that features Mediterranean accents, including briny Kalamata olives and sweet green peppers.
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Seared Tuna with Tomatoes and Basil
Although tomatoes offer loads of juicy health benefits, their biggest selling point is lycopene, a carotenoid associated with lower risk of both macular degeneration and several types of cancers, including prostate, cervical, skin, breast, and lung. Here are a few delicious recipes to get the most from this vine-ripened gem.
The juice from the tomatoes creates a sauce that can be spooned over this seared tuna dish.
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Tomato Ice Photo: Sang An
Tomato Ice
Serve this chilly tomato treat alongside a cold soup or gazpacho.
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Corn Dip with Tomatoes and Basil Photo: Elizabeth Watt
Corn Dip with Tomatoes and Basil
In-season ingredients (tomatoes, corn, and basil) are the heart of a lime-spiked dip. Tofu (low in saturated fat and cholesterol-free) makes it creamy.
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Roasted Tomato Tabbouleh
Tomatoes -- even out-of-season ones -- take on an intense, almost sweet flavor when roasted, making this typically warm-weather side dish a year-round option.
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Healthy Tomato Sauce
This sauce tastes great over pasta, fish, or grilled chicken. It can be stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
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Mediterranean Pasta
Artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes, and kalamata olives give this dish loads of flavor and nutrients, while whole-wheat pasta provides added fiber.
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Spicy Tomato Soup
Serve this soup with garlic bread and vegetables for a simple, healthy dinner.
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Tomato-Paprika Salad Dressing
Spice up the traditional tomato and mozzarella salad with this antioxidant-rich dressing, or use it as a light sauce for firm white fish, grilled chicken breast, or pork chops.
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Ginger Shrimp with Charred Tomato Relish
Green and plum tomatoes create a perfect sauce for grilled shrimp.
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Chickpea, Tomato, and Spelt Soup
Spelt is an ancient whole grain native to southern Europe. It's packed with fiber and naturally higher in protein than wheat. For a more intense flavor, use a mild smoked paprika instead of a sweet one.
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Striped Bass with Tomatoes, Corn, and Basil
If you can't find striped bass, try snapper or wild salmon instead.
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Green Bean, Corn, and Tomato Salad
To ease mealtime preparation, cook the corn and beans early in the day, toss them with olive oil and smashed garlic, and keep them in the refrigerator.
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Chunky Cipolline Tomato Compote
This simple compote is perfect over grilled fish or chicken.
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Grilled Chicken Stuffed with Basil and Tomatoes Photo: Lisa Hubbard
Grilled Chicken Stuffed with Basil and Tomatoes
Before grilling, soak the toothpicks or skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning. Butterflying the chicken -- splitting each piece in half and fanning it open like a book -- creates two layers. They make tasty "sandwiches" with tomato and basil.
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Turkey Sandwich with Herbed Farmer Cheese, Sprouts, and Tomato Photo: Elizabeth Watt
Turkey Sandwich with Herbed Farmer Cheese, Sprouts, and Tomato
A homemade cheese spread with fresh herbs turns a sandwich of roast turkey on whole wheat into something special.
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Raw Tomato Compote
This compote is wonderful served cold with grilled artichokes, but it is equally good just heated through and spooned over steamed fish or grilled bread.
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Favorite Summer Sandwich
Tomato sandwiches of all kinds are a staple in a summer kitchen. This version, packed with thickly sliced, juicy garden tomatoes, can be a bit messy to eat. To make it easier, cut each sandwich in half, without the top slice of bread, then cut the remaining bread slices in half and place them on top.
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Light Gazpacho Broth
Inspired by gazpacho, this chilled broth is based on a vegetable puree and is a source of potassium and vitamins A and C.
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Italian Bread Salad
Italian country bread makes this salad a little heartier than most.
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Pasta and Vegetable Salad
For a tastier and healthier side dish, try this fresh spin on an old standby at your next summer outing.
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Golden Bruschetta
Make this super-simple bruschetta by grilling or toasting bread slices, then topping them with a mixture of pear tomatoes, olive oil, and herbs.
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Cobb Salad Photo: Quentin Bacon
Cobb Salad
We used chicken breast and turkey bacon for a leaner version of this popular salad. If you prefer, you can use roasted turkey breast instead of poached chicken.
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