National Fresh Tomato Day
Monday March 30, 2020

Why do we love tomatoes? š Maybe itās because they are juicy, meaty, and act as the perfect supporting actor to a superstar sandwich. These ruby-hued jewels can also be used to create mouthwatering pizza and pasta sauces. š Tomatoes are so versatile, itās easy to see why they are the worldās most popular fruit.Ā
Did you know that the average American eats around 24 pounds of tomato each year? No wonder tomatoes get their own national holiday! On April 6th, Americans should consume ALL the salsa and fried green tomatoes their hearts desire because itās National Fresh Tomato Day! We know that fresh tomatoes arenāt the most accessible this time of year, so weāre going to share some of our favorite recipes that use canned tomatoes as well!
This trendy dish is all the rage for a reason! Itās a refreshing and heart healthy dish thatās easy to make. If you donāt want to use raw tomatoes, roasted tomatoes would also work well!
Ripe tomatoes with a creamy cloud of Burrata cheese makes a decadent appetizer or a savory dessert dish!Ā
This classic recipe is rich and will feed your whole family. Serve it with some crunchy corn chips sprinkled on top for added texture and salt.Ā Ā
Gazpacho
This vegetarian friendly recipe has plenty of essential vitamins and is loaded with veggies. This would be the perfect side dish to round out a carb heavy dinner.Ā
Spaghetti and Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
Trust us, making your own tomato sauce for this iconic dish means it will be more flavorful and cheaper! Serve it up with some crunchy garlic bread for a real cheat meal!
Chips and salsa are truly a way of life! This is a great afternoon snack to enjoy with your family and is easy to make.
Creamy and complex, this Indian restaurant staple has juicy pieces of chicken with a spiced curry sauce. Serve it over a bed of rice to complete the meal!Ā
Looking for a mexican food recipe thatās easy to customize and uses canned tomatoes? These mouthwatering enchiladas can be made with chicken, black beans, or beef!Ā
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Whether you are using canned or fresh tomatoes, try incorporating this low calorie, high fiber fruit into a few of your dishes this week!Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā