Red, pink, yellow and even green, round and oblong, big and tiny-tiny - all
of them are incredibly tasty and super healthy. Gourmets and cooks,
cosmetologists and nutritionists, they all sing the song of praise to tomatoes.
Tomatoes have ready to use serotonin or hormone of happiness, and only
1 tomato for lunch will put you in a good mood. And, at the same time, you
body will get 1/3 of daily dosage of Vitamin C. Exactly this element strengthen
the immunity and prevent aging. Tomatoes also contain potassium, magnesium,
calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and other vitamins. By the way, one average
tomato has only 22 calories, so lets all have slender figure and excellent mood!!
Make sure you choose firm, well-formed tomatoes that are free from blemishes
and not overripe. You will need approximately 1 tomato or 1/2 pound for one
serving. Keep in a cool place around or buy them close to serving time and
refrigerate briefly if needed. Usually tomatoes are considered a salad ingredient,
but they also can be a fine cooked vegetable.
To peel tomatoes, dip into toiling water for about 1 minute,
then plunge in cold water; slip off skin. Or hold tomato with a fork over a flame
until the skin splits; peel.
A wide variety of seasonings enhance the flavor of cooked tomatoes : basil leaves,
chives, dill weed, garlic, onion, oregano leaves, parsley, tarragon leaves, and Parmesan
cheese. A dash of sugar may be added to balance the natural acidity of tomatoes.
The large, meaty tomatoes of summer are especially delicious cut in thin slices and
seasoned lightly with a marinade or dressing.