Use a blender or food processor to make dried tomatoes into a fine powder that can be reconstituted and used in place of tomato sauce and paste. Quick 'N Fresh Ideas Stuff fresh, whole tomatoes with egg, chicken or seafood salad, top with low-fat cottage cheese or yogurt and sprinkle with sesame or sunflower seeds for a quick lunch. Chop fresh tomatoes and serve atop tacos or a bowl of chili. For extra color and flavor, add quartered tomatoes to any stir-fry combination. Add tomato slices to grilled cheese sandwiches for a new taste appeal.
Guacamole dip is more colorful topped with diced, fresh tomatoes.
Remove core, halve crosswise or slice, dot with butter or margarine if desired, top with fresh herbs, grated cheese or chives and broil, bake or microwave tomatoes. Pour puree into a large bowl and add the remaining tomato juice, vinegar, oil, pepper sauce, salt, pepper and garlic. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Chop the remaining vegetables, cover and refrigerate until serving time. Just before serving, stir chopped vegetables into the puree.