Despite the fact that February is fierce on the street, spring is already singing in my soul and I want warmth. And, accordingly, vitamins, vegetables and delicious dishes that would remind you of a juicy bright summer. At such moments, recipes for dishes with the addition of tomatoes come to the rescue, because many probably know that these are real natural antidepressants that not only nourish and strengthen the immune system, but also raise mood, energizing and positive for the whole day.
1. Tomato soup with pepper
Nothing warms you up like a cup of hot tea. But, a bowl of tomato soup with baked pepper and crispy croutons will do the job just as well.
Ingredients:
• Tomatoes - 0.5 kg;
• Bulgarian red pepper - 1 piece;
• Bitter pepper - 1 small pod;
• Red onion - 1 piece;
• Tomato juice - 1 glass;
• Sunflower oil - 4 tsp;
• Smoked chicken breast - 100 g;
• Cilantro and fresh parsley - 4-6 stems;
• Salt and ground pepper to taste.
Cooking method:
• Wash the pepper thoroughly;
• Dry;
• Season with vegetable oil, salt and pepper;
• Put on a frying pan or baking sheet, covering with parchment;
• Send to an oven preheated to 200 degrees for 15-20 minutes;
• Transfer the baked peppers to a plastic bag;
• Tie tightly and leave for 15-20 minutes;
• Then take it out of the package;
• Remove the skin, stalk and seeds;
• Cool the pulp thoroughly;
• Wash the tomatoes;
• Remove the skin;
• Chop the pulp at random;
• Transfer to a blender bowl;
• Add hot peppers, finely chopped onion and some cilantro and parsley;
• Season with salt;
• Kill until a thick homogeneous mass;
• Pour into a saucepan with a thick bottom;
• Pour in tomato juice and bring to a boil;
• Boil for 2-3 minutes;
• After removing from the fire;
• Pour into plates, add pieces of smoked chicken;
• Sprinkle with finely chopped herbs on top;
• If desired, it can be served with sour cream, croutons, croutons.
2. Spaghetti with tomatoes and shrimps
And for those who love pasta, another seemingly simple but delicious recipe. Shrimps, spices and juicy tomatoes that reveal the taste of the dish better than any store-bought sauce.
Ingredients:
• Spaghetti - 100 g;
• Garlic - 5-6 cloves;
• Peeled shrimps - 100-150 g;
• Cocktail tomatoes - 10-12 pcs;
• Zucchini - 1 piece;
• Olive oil - 2-2.5 tsp;
• Chili pepper - 1 pinch;
• Salt - to taste;
• Fresh parsley - for garnish.
Cooking method:
• Boil spaghetti in slightly salted water until half cooked;
• Throw in a colander and let the water drain;
• Chop the garlic;
• Throw in a hot frying pan with olive oil;
• Send zucchini cut into cubes or strips there;
• Season with salt and hot pepper;
• Stir slightly;
• Cook for 3-4 minutes;
• Then add the shrimp, after pouring boiling water over them a couple of times;
• Fry over medium heat for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally;
• Cut the tomatoes into four parts;
• Put in a frying pan with vegetables with shrimps;
• Fry for 3-5 minutes;
• Add spaghetti;
• Stir gently;
• Serve with finely chopped parsley.
3. Tomatoes with cottage cheese
What could be tastier than tomatoes and cheese? Only juicy tomatoes with curd mass flavored with spicy and sour sauce.
Ingredients:
• Large tomatoes - 3-4 pieces;
• Fatty cottage cheese - 100-150 g;
• Lemon juice - 3 tsp;
• Garlic - 5 cloves;
• Flax seeds - 1.5 tsp;
• Olive oil - 2 tsp;
• Sorrel - 1 small bunch;
• Red or green basil - 1 small bunch;
• Sunflower seeds - 2 tsp;
• Salt and ground pepper - to taste;
• Fresh parsley - 1 bunch.
• Wash greens thoroughly;
• Dry thoroughly;
• Chop arbitrarily;
• Transfer to a blender bowl;
• Add garlic, lemon juice and cottage cheese;
• Salt and pepper;
• Beat until light homogeneous mass;
• Wash the tomatoes thoroughly;
• If desired, remove the skin;
• Cut the pulp into slices 3-4 mm thick;
• Transfer to a dish with a slight overlap;
• Sprinkle with seeds;
• Put the curd mass on top in an even layer;
• Flatten with a fork;
• Let it brew for 5-10 minutes;
• Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley before serving.
Read also about what can be made from rice, if pilaf is pretty boring and you want something new.