I have been wanting to post this tomato recipe forever! Believe it or not these photos were taken late last summer.
Then fall hit, life sped ahead and heirloom tomatoes were no longer in season. Now however they are back in full force. These tomatoes are baked not fried, but are reminiscent of really good comfort food.
Roasting the tomatoes with almond meal makes these perfect for  salad toppers ~ also great as a hearty, healthy side dish. Perfect for folks on a grain free, Paleo diet.
I love the look of these tomatoes so much I had to include them in my photography portfolio.
I savor all of their silly lumps, bumps and beautiful coloring…they are the perfect food supermodels.
But then again I guess supermodels don’t want any lumps and bumps…
They make me smile.
Almond Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes are baked not fried.
Breaded without traditional flour breading (blanched almond meal) …they are not fried green tomatoes. Though they taste as great. Without the fried part.
Be sure to top with some fresh herbs.
What are your favorite recipes that use tomatoes? Do you grow them in your garden?
Baked Tomato Recipe Links
- Baked Eggs in Tomato Cups The Curvy Carrot
- Baked Eggy Tomatoes Nami Nami
- Baked Tomatoes with Quinoa and Corn Pink Parsley
- Mini Baked Provencal Tomatoes The Comfort of Cooking
- Pasta with Baked Tomato Sauce Circle B Kitchen
Lovely clicks and recipe! I can’t wait to get my new cooker in order to bake again…
Cheers,
Rosa xx
gorgeous tomatoes AND I am in.love.with that green surface!! etsy, ebay or a local find? Ive been having some luck on ebay and etsy, almost too much luck 🙂 but it’s nice to see things in person and really examine what you’re getting before just clicking to purchase 🙂
Averie, I actually got that table at an antiques store in the OC. I flipped out when I found it and for a great price too!
What beautiful tomatoes! Such a great simple summer dish!
This dish looks awesome–pinning it now. Simple, yet I’m betting the awesome flavor of fresh heirloom tomatoes really shines with the other ingredients. Thanks!
Michelle, it is a great way to amplify the great flavors of these tomatoes 🙂 Simple is best, especially when you have such wonderful fresh ingredients!
This looks delicious and yes, I agree that heirloom tomatoes are perfect supermodels 🙂 Have a great weekend!
We all seem to agree that these tomatoes are supermodels ~ can you imagine what supermodels would think 😉
just love heirloom tomatoes- they are indeed the supermodels of the summer vegetables!
Glad you agree Heather!
Great pictures, Marla. I am glad you posted them this year for us to enjoy. I totally agree, Heirloom tomatoes are star models. They are so naturally beautiful.
I like the idea to bread them with almond flour.
Enjoy your weekend.
Kirsten
oh my gosh YUMMMM those seriously look SO good!
These look amazing! So creative
Wow, does this look good! I love the unique use of almond meal here. Your photos blew me away, Marla — they’re breathtaking!
I love heirloom tomatoes! I am so happy these are baked as I never had a successful batch of the fried kind. Gorgeous pics!
I have no idea where time has gone either. Next week, we’ll be half way through August. Ekkk!
This recipe looks great. I would probably add some goat cheese or buffalo mozza!
Allison, I love the idea of adding the mozzarella or some kind of cheese!
Beautiful and yummy!
I love the idea of this dish, Marla. It truly would be the perfect side dish!
These tomatoes are gorgeous! Love the idea, pinnned!
I’m so glad you did post this recipe Marla! Like you I love the look of these and all heirloom tomatoes! And you’ve captured them so beautifully in your photos. This dish sounds so unique and perfect to highlight the great flavor of freshly ripe tomatoes.
They look delicious, Marla!!!
Mmm these sound super tasty! I love tomatoes as a side any time of day!
What a brilliant idea!
Awesome!!!! The photographs also are superb.
I make a tomato pie in the summer that is pretty much crust, tomatoes and crumbs…so this is right up my alley. The almond sounds unique…I must try it!
Looks delicious and great pictures too!
Marla – these tomatoes are gorgeous – you have really captured their beauty! What a great way to enjoy these beauties,
LOVE the styling of delicious heirloom tomatoes. I don’t want summer to escape!!! 😀
I’m so obsessed with roasted tomatoes right now.
These tomatoes look amazing! And, I happen to have a garden that is just bursting with tomatoes at the moment. Love that you used almond meal… It’s a fun twist!
These look amazing! I saw them when you posted them last month but, I just found them again on Tastespotting and they made my mouth water. I think I am going to try and bake up a batch of these beauties this weekend. Hope you enjoyed your trip to Alaska!
Thanks Meg!! Hope you get to try these tomatoes this weekend. Alaska was fabulous!
This is not an evaluation of your reciepe it is about heir tomatoes alone.Heirlooms are over rated and contain to much water. After all these years of growing my own tomatoes(55yrs) the old tried and true crop is the best.Heirlooms have too much water(not due to over watering).Mushy,very very thin skinned,to difficult to blanche plus over priced/over rated. At this point even the CAMPARI TOMATOS have more flavor…I choose for cooking in the winter, San Marzano fire roasted tomatoes in a can,they have a rich flavorful more robust taste,close to the ones i can and freeze myself.Actually,I can no more since I have a choice of quality canned San Marzanos.ThankYou, B.B.
Thanks for your opinion!
These are very yummy and gluten free! Thanks!
I made this with dinner last week and it was to die for! Thanks for such an easy and fantastic recipe!!!
Awesome & I’m so happy to hear that 🙂