Tomatoes can be added to so many recipes, and prepared in so many ways, plus they are healthy! Tomatoes have Vitamin A and Vitamin C, and come in many different colors and sizes. Try these tips for buying, storing, and cooking with tomatoes!
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Did you know?
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Tomatoes are the best source of lycopene, an antioxidant that may help prevent cancer
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When buying tomatoes,
One medium tomato is about one cup when chopped |
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Storing tomatoes,
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After whole tomatoes are ripe, you can keep them in the fridge for about 2 days |
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If you bought tomatoes that aren't ripe yet... You can put them in a paper bag to speed up ripening |
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Cooking tomatoes,
Kids can help wash tomatoes under cold water |
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Quick Tips:
~Try adding chopped tomatoes to scrambled eggs~
~Mash or cut tomatoes to make a quick sauce or salsa~
~Try adding chopped tomatoes to scrambled eggs~
~Mash or cut tomatoes to make a quick sauce or salsa~
Feeling inspired? Try these recipes!
Stuffed Tomatoes
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Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes
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Remember to use utensils and cutting boards washed in hot soapy water before and after preparation
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