Wholistic Woman
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Nothing says summer like fresh-picked heirloom tomatoes from the garden! The following recipes will help you make the most of this luscious fruit.
What's so special about tomatoes? Not only do they taste delicious, but according to WebMD, they contain all four major carotenoids: alpha- and beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene, which can help reduce your risk of cancer. They also contain all three high-powered antioxidants: beta-carotene (which has vitamin A activity in the body), vitamin E, and vitamin C. A U.S. Department of Agriculture report, What We Eat in America, noted that a third or us get too little vitamin C and almost half get too little vitamin A. Finally, they are rich in potassium, a mineral most of us don't get enough of.
Whether you are looking for fresh tomato recipes, ways to can and preserve tomatoes for the winter, or just need some simple supper ideas, check out the recipes below!
When I was researching tarts for this week's Back to Basics theme, I combed my archives and discovered Plum Tomato Pie. At the time, I described it as "Not really a pie, more like a pizza." Now I realize it was a galette! Or tart, whichever you want to call it.
Many times I find myself in the awkward position of having too many tomatoes to eat before they go bad, but not quite enough for a batch of canning. The answer? Dehydrate them!
This is one of those recipes that is great for using up whatever vegetables you have from your garden or CSA and lets the taste of the vegetables come through.
This is quite a versatile recipe; you can make it in a slow cooker, or bake it, or microwave it if you really want to. It's a great way to sneak in more vegetables.
