Tomato Recipes

Italian flat beans sauteed with cherry tomatoes make a perfect low carb summer dinner, especially when paired with smothered cod

I always wondered whether a mocajete (aka mortar & pestle) truly made a difference or whether it was just another item to take up space in the kitchen and something else to clean.  Well, this fresh salsa roja, made with seasonal heirloom tomatoes and a few other fresh ingredients made me a true believer.   …

Low carb fried green tomatoes made with almond flour and chicharrones make a perfect pairing with poached eggs for a beautiful low carb or keto breakfast

Lentil soup in and of itself can be pretty bland, so it’s key to experiment with assertive flavors.  I like smoky flavors so I used smoked paprika and smoked tomatoes in the recipe below for the Smoky Lentil Tomato Soup. With or without the smoky flavors, lentil soup is a powerhouse of nutrition and protein …

Low carb meatballs can take many forms. This recipe is for a quick and easy weeknight meal with prepared meatballs and shirataki noodles

Romesco is one of the sauces I use often to enhance Slow Carb Diet (4-Hr Body) dinners.  It is a tomato and red pepper sauce, thickened with ground almonds. It originated in Catalonia, Spain where it is traditionally used with fish, poultry or potatoes. I use it to enhance all kinds of protein dishes, as …

How to make a Tomato Martini, a Smoked Tomato/Cherry Daiquiri, and a Tomato Shrub Bloody Mary with Shrub Syrups

A ketogenic or low carb dinner salad can take many forms, but this classic French Nicoise salad is one of the more versatile & nutritious

This recipe for an out-of-season BLT using tomato jam is an easy, refreshing way to enjoy BLTs all year round.

Burger buns are not allowed on a low carb or slow carb diet, not even mini buns for sliders.  That doesn’t mean however that you can’t enjoy great tasting sliders at your next cookout or outdoor party.   Liven up the little mini-burgers with some salty, crispy bacon and some creamy avocados and you won’t …

Slow carb crockpot chili is a great way to do batch cooking for slow carb lifestyles. There is plenty leftover for great portable lunches.

Pairing low carb spaghetti squash with sun-dried tomatoes makes an excellent keto or low carb side dish. Add protein for a low carb dinner

Pasta Puttanesca is a rustic, tomato-based sauce. To make this dish low carb, serve the Puttanesca over a bed of spaghetti squash (see video)

Heirloom Tomato Tarte Tatin is a sweet way to enjoy end of season tomatoes. This is a step-by-step technique for making this classic

Quinoa is an ancient grain that has regained popularity, partly due to the acclaimed health benefits but also due to its excellent nutty flavor profile. This quinoa salad enhances the nutty flavor with the sweetness of roasted cherry tomatoes, the crunch of pine nuts and the saltiness of black olives. Quinoa Salad with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, …