If I had to choose one vegetable as my favorite, it would definitely be tomatoes. Especially tomatoes fresh from the garden. I’ve always said, if you think you don’t like tomatoes, try one fresh from a garden and it will surely change your mind!! Each year, we end up with tons of cherry tomatoes in our garden, and they are one of my favorites because they are such and easy and delicious snack. They are almost like eating candy!
Want to know more about tomatoes?
- There are over 10,000 different varieties of tomatoes
- Tomatoes contain lycopene – which is a powerful antioxidant
- Botanically, tomatoes are considered a fruit
- More tomatoes are consumed worldwide than bananas or apples
- In fact, Americans eat an average of 24 pounds of tomatoes per person, per year
- Tomatoes will store longer if you keep them stem down
- The jelly like substance around the seeds of the tomato contains the highest amount of Vitamin C
Pick up some tomatoes today and try out some of these recipes!
Corn, Avocado and Tomato Salad at The Food Network
Zucchini & Tomato Gratin at Pinch My Salt
Fresh Tomato Tarts at King Arthur Flour
15 Minute Tomato Sauce at Chez Pim
Summer Tomato Salad at David Lebovitz
