Top 10 Ways To Enjoy Tomatoes
Juicy and bursting with flavor, tomatoes are a kitchen staple that can be enjoyed raw, roasted or simmered into sauces. From sweet cherry tomatoes to rich heirloom varieties, they add a fresh and tangy twist to any dish!
Top 10 Ways To Enjoy Tomatoes:
- A Healthy Tomato Vinaigrette. In a blender, combine a chopped tomato, 2 Tablespoons of vinegar (white wine or balsamic), 1 Tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, and your favorite herbs (basil, thyme, etc.). Enjoy!
- Quick Tomato Salad. Quarter tomatoes and marinate with onion in your favorite low-fat vinaigrette. Add some sliced cucumber for some extra crunch.
- Stuffed Tomato. Stuff a tomato with low-fat cottage cheese or with tuna, shrimp or chicken salad. Use the pulp as part of the salad.
- In a Soup. Enjoy a hot bowl of tomato soup. Make it your own by topping with fresh, chopped scallions, whole grain crackers, parmesan cheese or even a drizzle of your favorite olive oil.
- A Tangy Salsa. Make it yourself with chopped fresh tomatoes, finely chopped jalapeño peppers, chopped cucumber, 1 small onion, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. The salsa can also be used on top of greens or as a salad by itself. Be creative and add other ingredients such as black beans, corn or chopped olives.
- Baked Tomato Side Dish. Slice tomatoes about ½-inch thick. Sprinkle with seasoned breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° until tomatoes are almost soft. Delicious as a side dish.
- Gazpacho. Finely dice fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, green onion, and green and/or red peppers. Add to tomato juice with 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil and a splash of cider vinegar. Ingredients can be added to a blender and pulsed one or two times.
- In 100% Juice. Tomato juice is a good source of potassium and an easy way to fit in an extra serving of vegetables.
- Simmer & Enjoy. Make a batch of this slow cooker stuffed pepper soup for chilly winter days.
- Fresh and Sweet. Right off the vine!
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