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Kids and Tomato
Make a marinara. Use fresh or canned tomatoes and make a rich sauce to use in a pasta dish or on a homemade pizza. Try bite-sized tomatoes. The kids might find the size and sweetness of a grape or cherry tomato more appealing than a larger tomato. Serve them alone or with fresh mozzarella balls topped with olive oil, salt and pepper. Make tomato soup. Kids may prefer the warm soup and smooth consistency to a fresh tomato. Make a fresh salsa. Mix tomatoes with fresh onion, cilantro, garlic, peppers, lime, salt and pepper for a delicious and nutritious salsa.
Reccomended Portion Sizes
Adult: 1 Tomato | Kids 9-12: 3⁄4 Tomato | Kids 5-8: 1⁄2 Tomato
In Season:
Summer
Types Of:
Tomatoes are available in a rainbow of colors: red, yellow, orange, purple, brown, and the beautiful multihued heirlooms. Sizes can range from the tiny cherry and teardrop tomatoes to large beefsteak.
Fun Facts:
Tomatoes are used to make ketchup, spaghetti sauce, and were loved by Christopher Columbus!
How To Buy:
Choose tomatoes that are heavy for their size with an unblemished, brightly colored skin. Never refrigerate tomatoes—keep them at room temperature. Ripe tomatoes should keep for 2 days; those with a little more ripening time can last up to a week.
