Tomato Casserole

Tomato Casserole is a comforting, baked dish featuring ripe tomatoes as the star ingredient, often combined with onions, garlic, herbs like basil or oregano, and sometimes topped with cheese or breadcrumbs. It is a staple of home-style cooking, particularly in American and Mediterranean cuisines, where it celebrates the simplicity and richness of tomatoes.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally moderate in carbohydrates from the tomatoes and any added toppings, with a good source of vitamins and minerals. A typical serving provides a balanced mix of nutrients, with a rough calorie ballpark of 150-250 kcal per serving, depending on specific ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	350 mg
Vitamin C	25 mg
Vitamin A	1500 IU
Potassium	400 mg
Lycopene	8 mg
Vitamin K	10 mcg
Folate	30 mcg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Iron	1.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Tomato Casserole is culturally interesting as it highlights the tomato's journey from a New World fruit to a global culinary staple, and nutritionally, it's a great way to boost intake of lycopene, an antioxidant linked to heart health.