Tomatoes aren't just for long, hot summer days. As happy blipping away in an Italian-style bolognese sauce as they are thrown into a bright and breezy salad, tomatoes are delicious all year round.
If you're sticking to a low carb diet but want to find new ways to enjoy tomatoes, then you're in luck! We've sourced some truly fabulous recipes that tomato-lovin' low carbers will LOVE!
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1. Spinach, tomato and feta crustless quiche (h/t Kylee Cooks)
Check out the brilliant step by step recipe and then make this light, lovely and delicious dish your own! Super-healthy with spinach and those tomatoes, this low carb quiche also makes a perfect lunch to take to work with you!
Check out the brilliant step by step recipe and then make this light, lovely and delicious dish your own! Super-healthy with spinach and those tomatoes, this low carb quiche also makes a perfect lunch to take to work with you!
2. Baked cheesy tomato cups (h/t Sugar Free Mom)
Cute, right? These tasty little tomato cups are filled with ingredients that really make tomatoes sparkle! Mozzarella, basil and garlic cook down with the sweet tomatoes for a perfect appetiser or light lunch!
Cute, right? These tasty little tomato cups are filled with ingredients that really make tomatoes sparkle! Mozzarella, basil and garlic cook down with the sweet tomatoes for a perfect appetiser or light lunch!
3. Cabrese chicken recipe (h/t All Day I Dream About Food)
Beautifully simple to prepare and incredibly easy to eat, this baked chicken dish will delight everyone who tries it! Strings of melted mozzarella, fragrant basil and sweet tomatoes flavor the tender chicken beautifully!
Beautifully simple to prepare and incredibly easy to eat, this baked chicken dish will delight everyone who tries it! Strings of melted mozzarella, fragrant basil and sweet tomatoes flavor the tender chicken beautifully!
4. Caprese salad with olives, tomatoes and marinated artichoke hearts (h/t Low Carb Maven)
Cabrese simply means using the traditional Italian combination of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil, and it turns up again here in a simple salad, made extra special with olive and artichoke hearts. Make double quantities of the vinaigrette if possible - it's delicious and well worth having extra in the fridge!
Cabrese simply means using the traditional Italian combination of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil, and it turns up again here in a simple salad, made extra special with olive and artichoke hearts. Make double quantities of the vinaigrette if possible - it's delicious and well worth having extra in the fridge!
5. One pan pesto chicken and veggies (h/t Julia's Album)
Wow! Look at those colors! You just know this is going to taste great. Sun-dried tomatoes, asparagus and sweet little cherry tomatoes cook with the chicken in a fabulous basil pesto sauce for a seriously satisfying dish.
Wow! Look at those colors! You just know this is going to taste great. Sun-dried tomatoes, asparagus and sweet little cherry tomatoes cook with the chicken in a fabulous basil pesto sauce for a seriously satisfying dish.
6. Spaghetti bolognese (h/t Ditch The Carbs)
No, you don't have to miss out on your favorite bolognese just because you're low-carbing! This delicious recipe uses a mix of herbs including rosemary, basil and sage to create an Italian classic sauce to serve over healthy zucchini noodles!
No, you don't have to miss out on your favorite bolognese just because you're low-carbing! This delicious recipe uses a mix of herbs including rosemary, basil and sage to create an Italian classic sauce to serve over healthy zucchini noodles!
7. Tomato tart with ricotta and crispy prosciutto (h/t I Breathe I'm Hungry)
Something special here...a clever low carb crust and a glorious filling of ricotta, parmesan, caramelized tomatoes and salty, crispy prosciutto. The whole thing is drizzled with herb and garlic oil and will be devoured before you know it!
Something special here...a clever low carb crust and a glorious filling of ricotta, parmesan, caramelized tomatoes and salty, crispy prosciutto. The whole thing is drizzled with herb and garlic oil and will be devoured before you know it!
8. Dairy free frittata with heirloom tomatoes (h/t Bravo For Paleo)
Suitable for vegans, this simple and easy baked egg dish makes the most of ripe heirloom tomatoes (cherry tomatoes work just as well!) and lets their flavor shine. Spinach and peppers dial up the healthy feel for a fabulous supper or lunch dish!
Suitable for vegans, this simple and easy baked egg dish makes the most of ripe heirloom tomatoes (cherry tomatoes work just as well!) and lets their flavor shine. Spinach and peppers dial up the healthy feel for a fabulous supper or lunch dish!
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