TOMATOES: Best Ways to Store, Prepare, and Enjoy

August 2, 2023 Benjamin Hintz

STORAGE

Do not refrigerate, as tomatoes like the heat! If they aren’t fully ripe, they are best left on the counter, out of the sun.

If they are fully ripe (which most of ours are when we sell them), eat soon or if you can’t, refrigerate so they don’t spoil.

Nutrition (1 cup)

Calories: 32, Carbs: 7g, Protein: 1.5g, Fiber: 2g
Vitamins: B6(7%DV), K(18%DV), A(30%DV), C(41%DV)
Minerals: Copper(12%DV), Iron(3%DV), Potassium(9%DV), Manganese(9%DV), Magnesium(5%DV)

Fun fact

Lycopene, the pigment responsible for a tomato’s color, is a powerful antioxidant. Beta carotene (responsible for yellows and oranges in food) is another tomato antioxidant that converts to vitamin A. Tomatoes are a great source of both of these antioxidants, but most of the lycopene is found in the skin, so don’t remove the most nutritious part!

5 Ways to Use Fresh Tomatoes

Chilled, chopped and salted is always a classic
You also can’t go wrong with slicing and adding to every sandwich you eat!
Bruschetta is one of the most refreshing tomato snacks out there! (2 recipe options below :))
Dice and add to almost any salad
Marinated: a no cook, refrigerated fresh option for tasty tomatoes!