Reinvent your dishes with these tomato tricks
What's the story
Tomatoes are culinary superheroes, infusing life into countless dishes across global cuisines.
Their power to elevate meals with tangy, heartwarming goodness makes them a secret weapon for chefs and home cooks.
Discover five game-changing ways to harness the magic of tomatoes in vegan sauces.
These flavor-packed strategies add a whole new dimension to your meals, proving you don't need animal products to create mouthwatering experiences.
Marinara magic
Classic marinara with a twist
A classic in Italian cooking, marinara sauce gets a flavorful twist with the addition of roasted red peppers and smoked paprika.
This pairing amplifies the sauce's inherent tanginess while adding a hint of smoky warmth—perfect for pasta, pizza, and even sandwich spreads.
Just make sure to blend those roasted peppers well for a smooth, velvety finish that melds seamlessly with the tomatoes.
Soup simplicity
Creamy tomato basil soup without cream
Getting that creamy dreaminess without dairy is an art form in vegan cooking.
For a luscious tomato basil soup, blend soaked cashews along with the tomato mixture for a silky, creamy finish.
Soak the cashews for a minimum of four hours, or even better, overnight. This ensures they blend up super smooth.
Adding fresh basil adds a fragrant freshness, melding all the flavors together perfectly.
Chutney charm
Spicy tomato chutney
Chutneys are the heartbeat of Indian cuisine, they pack a punch of bold flavors.
A spicy tomato chutney featuring fresh tomatoes, garlic, ginger, cumin, and mustard seeds can transform simple rice dishes or sandwiches into something special.
Tweaking its heat makes it perfect for different taste buds, and hence, it is a great way to add some excitement to meals.
Pesto perfection
Sun-dried tomato pesto
Forget basil—sun-dried tomatoes make a flavorful twist on classic pesto.
Whizzed up with pine nuts, garlic, nutritional yeast (for that cheesy hit), and olive oil, this sun-dried tomato pesto packs a serious flavor punch.
Slather it on your pasta or use it as a secret weapon in your wraps and salads.
BBQ bliss
Smoky barbecue tomato sauce
Barbecue sauce and grilling go hand in hand, but making your own means you can tweak it to your taste buds' delight.
A smoky barbecue tomato sauce, with smoked paprika, apple cider vinegar, a touch of maple syrup for sweetness, and a secret ingredient—liquid smoke!—to really amp up that barbecue flavor.
It's great for brushing over grilled veggies or even just as a dip.