Tomatoes

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Tomatoes
Rich in antioxidants and lycopene, homegrown tomatoes are a seasonal treat.

Whether you consider it a fruit or a vegetable, tomatoes are versatile and can be used in entrees, side dishes, soups and even desserts.

Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and many antioxidant compounds including ascorbic acid, tocopherols, glutathione, polyphenols, tomatines and lycopene. If you’ve ever wondered where tomatoes get their rich red and pink colors, it comes from lycopene. This compound also offers potent antioxidant effects that reduce your risk of many health conditions. Cooked tomatoes offer more health benefits than raw tomatoes, because when you cook them with fats and oils, lycopene is more easily absorbed into the body. Although they are lower in lycopene, fresh tomatoes are also high in vitamin C and other antioxidants. No matter how you prefer to eat tomatoes, they are an excellent choice this spring! Need some new recipes for tomatoes? Try one of these suggestions below.

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Gazpacho

Gazpacho with tomatoes
Refreshing and quick to fix, this chilled soup brings out the flavor of fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes.

Tomato Chutney

tomato chutney
You can double this recipe and make 10 jam jars worth of chutney. Try making a small batch first to get a feel for the recipe before making a larger canning batch.

Tomato Mosaic

Tomato Mosaic Cocktail
The cherry tomatoes in this cocktail will evoke memories of your summer garden and the wonderful freshness of homegrown produce.

Crispy Kale and Cherry Tomato Pizza

Crispy Kale and Cherry Tomato Pizza
This dough recipe can be the start of fun get-togethers for homemade pizza night.

Eggplant Parmesan on a Stick

Eggplant parmesan on a stick
After cooking, remove ingredients from skewers and toss with cubes of mozzarella cheese for a variation on eggplant parmesan.

Smoky Tomatillo Salsa

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
The base for this traditional salsa recipe hails from the Central Highlands of Mexico where multiple cooking processes help develop a rich, flavorful result. We turn things up a notch by replacing...
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