15 Ways to Use Cherry Tomatoes!

Swapping out regular tomatoes for cherry tomatoes instantly make a dish seem fancier or more aesthetic. They’re cute, they’re just as tasty as regular tomatoes, and they are so easy to just slice in half and throw on a dish. Plus, cherry tomatoes are amazing when you roast them! Each one gushes open in your mouth, releasing a burst of delicious flavor! Who needs tomato sauce when you can just roast some cherry tomatoes? Anyways, check out these delicious cherry tomato recipes! You will love them!

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1. Balsamic Tofu with Cherry Tomatoes

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This Balsamic Tofu with Cherry Tomatoes by Dawn Kriss is a super quick and easy dish–you just need a little time to let your tofu marinate. Once you’ve done that, you just slice your tomatoes and basil, toss and go! It’s a great “lunch on the go.”

2. Greek-Style Spaghetti Squash

Source: Greek-Style Spaghetti Squash

This recipe is traditionally made with pasta, this gluten-free variation uses spaghetti squash instead of noodles. Mediterranean-style herbs, caramelized onion, and good-quality olives make this an amazingly flavorful meal. Spaghetti squash is a versatile low-calorie vegetable that supplies complex carbohydrates needed to fuel long runs, hard workouts, and other intense training sessions. A dish like this one is also an excellent choice as part of a postworkout recovery meal. The body’s muscles and other tissues need to be replenished with carbohydrates paired with some protein; the combination of fiber-rich vegetables and easy-to-digest lentils is a perfect option due to its overall nutritional package.  You have to try this Greek-Style Spaghetti Squash! Reprinted with permission from Plant Powered Athlete by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler, Page Street Publishing Co. 2020. Photo credit: Nikki Lefler

3. Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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These little Roasted Cherry Tomatoes by Let Me Feed You, Rosie Daykin are wonderful as a side with vegan meatloaf, tucked inside a sandwich or salad, or tossed with some pasta. So roast up a big tray and keep them in the refrigerator for the week. You won’t be sorry.

4. Avocado Quinoa Salad

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A quick & easy, nutrient-packed, oil-free salad. Simply toss together veggies, quinoa, avocado, spices, black beans, and enjoy as a meal or side. If you so desire, there are plenty of substitutions that can be made to make this Avocado Quinoa Salad by Natalie Martin MS, RD and Lexie Staten MS, RD your own. The broccoli, corn, tomatoes, and onions can be swapped out for any of your favorite veggies. Cauliflower, carrots, cabbage.. whatever you’ve got in stock – get crazy! Any and all beans could be used in place of black beans – white beans, chickpeas, pinto beans. However, steer clear of beans that are mushy, as your final product won’t be quite as pretty (though still yummy).

5. Zucchini Spaghetti With Tomato Cream Sauce

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A perfect fresh pasta dish, this zucchini spaghetti with tomato cream sauce is gluten-free, and raw vegan yet full of flavor and savory spices & herbs. This Zucchini Spaghetti With Tomato Cream Sauce by Kristina Humphreys is light on digestion and will leave you feeling energetic. Vibrant tomatoes, fresh homegrown herbs, and zucchini make all the difference when it comes to the quality of flavor and texture. This raw spaghetti is so fresh it’s packed with living nutrients and is high in vitamins and minerals, which makes it much more nutritionally dense than regular pasta. You can even incorporate these ingredients into regular noodles for a closer match to a true pasta dish paired with this flavorful, fresh sauce.

6. Scrambled “Eggs”

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You can prepare many different dishes with tofu and get spectacular results. In this case, it will be useful to prepare delicious Scrambled “Eggs” by Amarilis Moldes! Super easy to make, it solo takes you about 10 minutes to prepare a different and delicious dish!

7. Pasta Salad with Lemon-Mustard Vinaigrette

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This easy vegan Pasta Salad with Lemon-Mustard Vinaigrette by ThePlantbasedSchool is quick to make, refreshing, and seasoned with a delicious lemon-mustard vinaigrette dressing. It’s perfect for a quick spring and summer lunch, and if you have some leftover you can pack it up and bring it for a picnic in the park. Oh, and make sure you make enough for your friends. They’ll love it! If you want to increase the protein content feel free to add a can of chickpeas, they’ll go amazing with it.

8. Brown Rice Pizza Crust

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Whip up this super easy, healthy, and delicious Brown Rice Pizza Crust by Olivia Budgen that uses only 1 ingredient!

9. Southwest Salad

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This Southwest Salad by Jackie Sobon has the most beautiful colors and texture. It’s crunchy, fresh, and bright, and goes well with a dressing such as a Cilantro Jalapeño Cashew Dressing!

10. One-Pan Gnocchi in Cherry Tomato Sauce

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This One-Pan Gnocchi in Cherry Tomato Sauce by Kristina Jug & Mitja Bezenšek comes together in under 30 minutes! All you have to do is take a bowl of cherry tomatoes and cook them in a pan with some onion, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and vegetable stock until soft. Then, blend the sauce up to give it a nice and silky texture (or don’t! If you like it chunky, there’s no need!) To finish the dish off, add the gnocchi, basil leaves, and vegan cream to the sauce. Let it cook for just about 4-5 minutes until the gnocchi turns soft and the sauce thickens. And that’s all there is to the dish! It really couldn’t be more simple, right? So there you have it. A tasty, creamy, and filling lunch for 3 people (or 2) on the table in about 30 minutes. And just look how creamy and heavenly one-pan gnocchi and tomato sauce looks!

11. Ratatouille Spaghetti

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Quick and easy, this Ratatouille Spaghetti by Hayley Canning takes under 30 minutes to make, is packed full of veggies, plus it’s healthy, vegan, and gluten-free optional. It is super filling, satisfying, and comforting with so much delicious flavor. If you are trying to get more vegetables into your diet, then this Ratatouille Spaghetti is a perfect recipe for you.

12. Creamy Yellow Split Pea and Spinach Dahl

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This Creamy Yellow Split Pea and Spinach Dahl by Annabelle Randles is a simple yet nutritious meal bursting with plant-based goodness. A one-pot comforting meal enhanced by the warming heat of spices and ginger.

13. Creamy Garlic Pasta With Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Tomatoes

Source: Creamy Garlic Pasta With Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Tomatoes

Grab the juiciest and freshest cherry tomatoes you can find, fresh basil, good quality pasta noodles, and quality olive oil. This Creamy Garlic Pasta With Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Tomatoes by Taavi Moore is healthy, creamy and so yummy!

14. Oven Roasted Tomato Bruschetta

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Oven Roasted Tomato Bruschetta by Mireille Aikman might be one of the easiest appetizers ever. All they really require is some good quality bread and the best tomatoes. These are a little different than your regular bruschetta though. Are you ready to learn how you can make oven-baked tomato bruschetta? Let’s get started!

15. Herbed Tofu and Cherry Tomato Quiche

Source: Herbed Tofu and Cherry Tomato Quiche

The savory base of this Herbed Tofu and Cherry Tomato Quiche by Sara Oliveira is one that never fails. The tofu filling seasoned with aromatic herbs perfectly combines with the taste of tomatoes and makes for an excellent vegan and fat-free alternative to the fillings normally used in pies and quiches. If you want your cake more colorful, buy cherry tomatoes of different colors!

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