Budget-Friendly Tomatoes Recipes – Save Money, Eat Well

Cooking with Tomatoes doesn’t have to be expensive. Try these cheap, tasty, and filling recipes.

Recipes with Tomatoes

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stir-fried tomatoes and eggs

Stir-fried Tomato and Egg is a simple yet flavorful dish that combines the softness of scrambled eggs with the freshness of ripe tomatoes. Seasonings such as soy sauce, sugar, and salt provide a balanced touch of savory sweetness. The addition of fresh spring onions adds aroma and color to this dish. With a quick and easy cooking process, this dish is suitable for a practical and delicious everyday menu.

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Shakshouka

This is an easy and healthy dish that is popular in North Africa and the Mide East

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Japanese Ginger Pork (Shogayaki)

Shogayaki is a beloved Japanese dish featuring thin slices of pork sautéed in a fragrant ginger-infused sauce. The pork is typically marinated briefly in a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and freshly grated ginger, then quickly stir-fried until tender. This savory-sweet combination delivers a comforting flavor profile that's both robust and refreshing. Often served with steamed rice and shredded cabbage, Shōgayaki is a staple in Japanese home cooking, appreciated for its simplicity and satisfying taste.

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Indonesian Oxtail Soup

Oxtail soup is a mouth-watering Indonesian dish with a clear, rich broth. Using oxtail as the main ingredient, the meat is cooked until tender and soft, resulting in a savory and aromatic broth. A blend of spices such as cloves and star anise gives the broth a warm and deep touch. Added with chopped carrots and tomatoes, this soup is not only delicious but also healthy. Served warm, oxtail soup is perfect to enjoy with family as a heart-warming main course.

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Vegetable Soup

The mixed vegetable soup is sweet and delicious. Onions, red and yellow peppers are fragrant and sweet, carrots are rich in carotene, and the nutritional value of celery and tomatoes is beyond words. Add to that the high-quality starch - potatoes, no wonder people can lose weight by drinking this 😊

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Spaghetti Bolognese

This classic Italian spaghetti bolognese dish features springy pasta paired with rich and aromatic bolognese sauce. The meat sauce is sautéed with minced garlic and onions, then beef is added and cooked until well-seasoned. It is then paired with cherry tomatoes, tomato paste and sauce to bring out the rich tomato flavor. Fresh basil, red wine and olive oil are then added to enhance the flavor, and finally a little butter is added to make the sauce smoother. The whole dish is rich and layered, full of classic Italian flavors and brings a heart-warming satisfaction.

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Fish fillet cooked with tomatoes

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Balado egg chili sauce

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Salmon Fish Bone Soup

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Red snapper cooked with tomatoes

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