Veggie Basics: Tomatoes

Juicy, colorful, and full of flavor, tomatoes are rich in nutrients and can be enjoyed raw or cooked in countless ways.

How to Store

• Whole tomatoes: Store at room temperature, out of direct sunlight.
• Ripe tomatoes: Refrigerate to extend shelf life, then bring to room temperature before eating.
• Cut tomatoes: Keep in the fridge and use within 1 to 2 days.

Easy Ways to Prepare

• Raw: Slice for sandwiches, dice for salsa, or toss into salads.
• Sauté: Cook with onions and garlic for pasta, soups, or sauces.
• Roast: Roast in the oven to bring out natural sweetness.
• Blend: Use in sauces, soups, or smoothies.

Nutrition Highlights

• Good source of vitamin C
• Contains potassium
• Provides antioxidants like lycopene

Don’t Waste the Extras

Use extra tomatoes in salsa, pasta sauce, chili, or soup. Very ripe tomatoes are great for cooking and freezing.