Fresh Tomatoes, Morning To Night
Source of Recipe
Aunt Saunny
Though fresh tomatoes are technically fruit, the U.S. government ranks them third among America’s favorite vegetables. Here are some ways to pack your meals with the flavor, color and nutrition of fresh Florida tomatoes.
For colorful breakfasts and brunches:
~ Layer fresh tomato slices and your favorite cheese between two whole-wheat bread slices; dip the sandwich in an egg-milk mixture and coat with bread crumbs. Then sauté both sides in butter until golden.
~ Stir chopped tomato and a sprinkle of dried oregano or basil into cottage cheese or ricotta. Spread it on toast and broil until the cheese bubbles.
For take-to-work lunches:
~ Spread mayo or blue cheese dressing on one side of a flour tortilla. Top with thin slices of tomato, sliced avocado and cold chicken. Wrap and roll.
~ For easy transport, combine chunks of fresh tomato and mozzarella cheese in a plastic container or recloseable plastic bag. Add a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Eat this combo as a salad or topper for a microwaved baked potato.
For quick dinners:
~ Prepare ramen noodles or a dried soup mix as directed. Serve in deep bowls topped with chopped fresh tomato, cooked shrimp or chicken and chopped green onion for a satisfying meal.
~ Combine canned chili with chopped fresh tomatoes and black olives,and heat on top of the stove. Sprinkle each serving with grated Jack or cheddar cheese. Warm tortillas or corn muffins make a good go-along.
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