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The Many Types of Tomatoes
Types of Tomatoes Beefsteak, Sweet 100, Cherokee, Green Zebra, Brandywine. The interesting list of names is fun to read and seemingly endless when it comes to tomatoes. In fact, there are more than 10,000 varieties! Whether you consider tomatoes fruit (because they form a flower and contain seeds) or vegetables (because they’re utilized as vegetables when cooking), you have endless choices to grow or eat. The big question is what tomatoes are best for the dish you want to prepare? A lot of it comes down to whether you want to slice them, cook with them, or snack on them. How to Pick the Right
Crustless Asparagus and Tomato Quiche
With no crust needed, this quiche is so simple to prepare. Sweet grape tomatoes help create a nice balance of flavors and textures and add a striking color contrast with the bright green asparagus. Perfect for breakfast on its own, or serve it for lunch or dinner with a salad of mixed greens or a cup of Tomato Basil Bisque .
Spaghetti Squash “Pasta” with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Basil (“Pasta” di Zucca con Gamberi, Pomodori, e Basilico)
While spaghetti squash is hardly a grain, its tender strands do resemble golden noodles. Doling it out like pasta allows its naturally sweet taste to shine through. An added bonus: it’s gluten-free!
Sloppy Janes
Sloppy Joes get a makeover with lean ground turkey instead of beef, plus plenty of zing from garlic, onions, peppers, tomatoes and hot sauce.
Tomato and Peach Salad
This salad is perfect for late summer when peaches and tomatoes are at their peak.
Caprese Turkey Burger
Caprese salad is a simple Mediterranean salad made with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Here we combine these flavors in a burger for a mouthwatering meal.