What goes well with tomatoes?
We analyzed over 150,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes tomatoes better. On average, recipes with tomatoes gets 4.33⭐ review scores. But in some combinations, review scores get a lot better. Like with croutons. And sometimes worse. Like with yellow onion.
Here comes the combinations we found:
Stand out:
croutons,
sherry vinegar,
saffron,
garlic press,
beef bouillon,
ranch dressing mix,
paprika powder,
green leaf lettuce,
dijon mustard,
undrained,
salsa,
kale,
salted butter,
mayonnaise
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Significant high scores:
tomato juice,
buttermilk,
sourdough bread,
marjoram,
black eyed peas,
flatbread,
flat leaf parsley,
sweet italian sausage,
romaine lettuce,
feta cheese,
soy sauce,
mint,
cauliflower,
virgin olive oil,
ghee,
cumin powder,
garlic salt,
full fat coconut milk,
ginger garlic paste,
sea salt,
great northern beans,
sugar,
butter,
carrots,
egg,
salt,
tuna,
water
Better than not:
skirt steak,
clams,
pumpkin,
marinara sauce,
ciabatta,
coffee,
chickpea flour,
smoked ham hock,
red chili peppers,
cilantro seed,
rice flour,
peach,
hard boiled egg,
crusty bread,
pomegranate molasses,
panko,
chard,
sumac,
tarragon,
bibb lettuce,
tabasco,
farro,
boston lettuce,
pickled jalapeño pepper,
chili,
picked over,
flounder,
tofu,
pine nuts,
pita breads,
grapeseed oil,
baguette,
shaved parmesan,
parmesan rind,
baby arugula,
goat cheese,
cumin seed,
american cheese,
colby cheese,
sherry,
red snapper,
dill pickles,
baking soda,
ancho chili,
navy beans,
prosciutto,
mexican cheese blend,
yeast,
allspice,
naan,
rotini pasta,
black mustard,
cornmeal,
fish sauce,
fennel seed,
casing,
leeks,
no boil lasagna noodles,
corn kernels,
pasta shells,
fajita seasoning,
bread,
hot pepper sauce,
taco shells,
serrano chili,
cream cheese,
pepperoni,
sage,
vegan mayonnaise,
red kidney beans,
chunky salsa,
shell pasta,
capers,
vegetable stock,
iceberg lettuce,
fleshed white fish,
beans,
cardamom,
harissa,
distilled white vinegar,
celery salt,
poblano pepper,
kalamata olives,
rigatoni,
fennel,
monterey jack cheese,
cherries,
pearl onions,
corn oil,
hamburger buns,
red wine vinegar,
coconut,
brown rice,
taco seasoning,
neutral oil,
eggplant,
bacon,
sweet onion,
green lentils,
red beans,
radishes,
corn tortillas,
sweet pickle relish,
dill,
hot sauce,
skim ricotta cheese,
kernel corn,
ham,
cucumber,
crumbs,
red cabbage,
maple syrup,
ricotta cheese,
rosemary,
sesame oil,
paneer cheese,
chicken stock,
mild cheddar cheese,
yogurt,
white wine,
harissa paste,
white sugar,
celery,
bean soup mix,
lemon juice,
herbs,
green chili pepper,
egg yolk,
garlic paste,
white onion,
basil,
light sour cream,
avocado,
cilantro powder,
cajun seasoning,
chickpeas,
seasoned salt,
lemon zest,
corn,
bay leaf,
green chili,
tamarind,
spaghetti,
couscous,
green cabbage,
coconut sugar,
chives,
thyme,
turkey,
garam masala,
spinach,
green onions,
red pepper flakes,
cannellini,
green peas,
heavy cream,
curry,
avocado oil,
cornflour,
broth,
chicken,
coconut oil,
sweet paprika,
tamari,
black pepper,
kasuri methi,
onion,
hominy,
turnips,
unsalted chicken broth,
vegetable oil,
vidalia,
white beans,
white bread,
white vinegar
🤷♀️ Shrug:
tomato paste,
tomato sauce,
spanish onion,
collard greens,
mexican oregano,
crema,
bulgur,
serrano,
squid,
sea scallops,
jalapeño chili,
dark red kidney beans,
queso fresco cheese,
pecorino cheese,
kasoori methi,
salami,
preserved lemon,
black olives,
peanut oil,
red onion,
serrano pepper,
shallots,
pinto beans,
yellow bell pepper,
lime juice,
creole seasoning,
red lentils,
summer squash,
stock,
lamb,
chipotle pepper,
pancetta,
lamb shanks,
cilantro,
italian herbs,
jasmine rice,
green bell pepper,
balsamic vinegar,
green pepper,
sausage,
halibut,
cherry tomatoes,
cottage cheese,
peppercorns,
lettuce,
plantains,
italian sausage,
beef,
sharp cheddar cheese,
saffron threads,
shiitake,
lentils,
parmesan,
garlic,
oregano,
red chili powder,
chorizo,
provolone cheese,
cashew nuts,
paprika,
red chili flakes,
kidney beans,
refried beans,
oil,
onion powder,
beef stock,
ginger,
mustard,
cayenne,
brown sugar,
garlic powder,
parsley,
chicken broth,
penne pasta,
cheddar cheese,
smoked sausage,
baby kale,
green olives,
almond milk,
olive oil,
pepper jack cheese,
beef stew meat,
cream,
beer,
nutritional yeast,
light coconut milk,
enchilada sauce,
rice,
lean beef,
apple cider vinegar,
kosher salt,
sour cream,
cod,
italian seasoning,
milk,
garbanzo beans,
mozzarella cheese,
pork tenderloin,
gnocchi,
potatoes,
crimini mushrooms,
red pepper,
canola oil,
chicken thighs,
chili pepper,
sriracha,
all purpose flour,
beef broth,
chili sauce,
coconut milk,
elbow pasta,
clam juice,
mild italian sausage,
greek yogurt,
chicken breasts,
hot paprika,
egg whites,
italian cheese blend,
mozarella cheese,
italian flat leaf parsley,
macaroni,
cocoa powder,
peppers,
mild green chili,
new mexico chili,
turkey breast,
turmeric,
turmeric powder,
unsalted butter,
vegetable broth,
vinegar,
white rice,
worcestershire sauce,
yukon gold potatoes
Scores poorly:
tomato puree,
israeli couscous,
cumin,
tuscan kale,
salad dressing,
jalapeño pepper,
asparagus,
skim mozzarella cheese,
fenugreek,
lime zest,
light soy sauce,
flour tortillas,
linguine,
polenta,
sweet potatoes,
red chili,
italian parsley,
buns,
olives,
brown lentils,
fire tomatoes,
barbecue sauce,
cinnamon,
flour,
basmati,
red bell pepper,
spanish chorizo,
kashmiri chili powder,
andouille sausage,
pork,
sweet corn,
bell pepper,
cheese,
hot water,
active yeast,
nutmeg,
anise,
peas,
quinoa,
red curry paste,
pasta,
mushrooms,
red potatoes,
button mushrooms,
pork shoulder,
ginger paste,
ziti,
molasses,
lasagna noodles,
lamb shoulder,
chuck roast,
chili flakes,
tabasco sauce,
ginger root,
cardamom pods,
rolled oats,
honey,
ditalini,
toasted almonds,
leaf lettuce,
pickles,
heavy whipping cream,
smoked paprika,
oyster,
french green lentils,
italian bread,
onion soup mix,
orzo,
pesto,
russet potatoes,
angel hair pasta,
baby potatoes,
kielbasa,
fontina cheese,
cheese tortellini,
kalamata,
masa harina,
fettuccine,
pearl barley,
steamed white rice,
italian blend cheese,
fritos,
dark kidney beans,
baby lima beans,
stewing beef,
dark beer,
mexican blend cheese,
sharp white cheddar cheese,
tortilla,
vermicelli,
vodka,
wheat bread,
white fish,
white wine vinegar,
yellow mustard,
yellow squash,
zucchini
Pay attention:
black beans,
roma tomatoes,
cabbage,
walnuts,
curry powder,
chili powder,
arugula,
red wine,
green beans,
apple,
baby spinach,
adobo,
fish,
light mayonnaise,
tomatillos,
swiss cheese,
butternut squash,
panko crumbs,
tahini,
plum tomatoes,
ketchup,
baking powder,
orzo pasta,
mussels,
broccoli,
instant yeast,
raisins,
salmon,
apricots,
orange juice,
cotija cheese,
guacamole,
peanuts,
almonds,
hummus,
lean turkey,
mango,
pizza sauce,
puff pastry,
cracked pepper,
artichoke hearts,
romano cheese,
granulated sugar,
fusilli,
pork sausage,
cider vinegar,
evaporated milk,
grain white rice,
spaghetti sauce,
excess fat,
pita,
pumpkin puré,
cornbread,
tapioca,
membranes,
spaghetti squash,
peanut butter,
grain brown rice,
chicken sausage,
brussel sprouts,
dark brown sugar,
pineapple,
italian crumbs,
pecans,
vegetable,
wheat flour,
white pepper
Makes both ingredients worse:
shrimp,
hot italian sausage,
light brown sugar,
okra,
bone in chicken thighs,
yellow onion
Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes I found with tomatoes:
Chickpea, Quinoa and Celery Salad With Middle Eastern Flavors
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 7.1/10
Greek Chicken Stew With Cauliflower and Olives
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 7/10
Dinner Tonight: Yucatecan Papaduzul (Enchiladas Stuffed with Hard-Boiled Eggs) Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 4.33/5 Dish Dragon Score: 7/10
Marinated Celery Salad With Chickpeas and Parmesan
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.9/10
