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The Glorious Tomato!

2/16/2012

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It’s summertime and tomatoes are abundant! Why is this a good thing? Well, it’s a GREAT thing because tomatoes help lower cholesterol! Since a tomato has zero cholesterol, it doesn’t add cholesterol to the diet, plus a cup of freshly diced tomatoes provides fiber and we all know fiber reduces high cholesterol levels! Tomatoes are also a good source of niacin (you know, B3) which is a supplement being used to lower high cholesterol! Need more info ... part of this information was taken from a cool website all about tomatoes and their enormous value when trying to get your cholesterol numbers in a normal range and keeping them there! ... here you go ... Tomato Dirt

So, now you’ve visited your local farmer’s market where the tomatoes looked scrumptious and you bought more than you know what to do with, right? You wonder what to do with them all? Well ... you’ve come to the right place ...

Of course, there’s the usual lettuce, tomato, cucumber salad with dressing, but there are so many things to do with the versatile fruit  ... and yes, a tomato is a fruit ... if you don’t believe me ... click HERE.

A few ideas ...

Like tuna salad? Salmon salad (my personal favorite)? Or ham salad? Go ahead ... make a batch, be sure to add plenty of vegetables - diced cucumbers, celery, shredded carrots, peppers - all colors, etc ... and after you cut the top off a ripe tomato, scoop out the pulp (save it for soups, stews or casseroles) and stuff your meat salad into the tomato. Serve on a bed of fresh spinach or spring mix and you have a wonderful lunch or dinner. Serve with ciabatta bread and olive oil dipping sauce and a tall glass of fresh lemonade.

Looking for a fresh way to serve a salad ... try this asparagus, tomato and feta salad ... it is wonderful!

Need a quick side dish? Try this easy recipe ...

Broiled Tomatoes
Ingredients:
  • 4 medium tomatoes
  • Dijon mustard
  • salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • ground cayenne pepper
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter (or less or omit all together)
  • 1/2 cup seasoned fine dry bread crumbs (and I hope you’re making your own!)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cut tomatoes in half; spread cut side with mustard and sprinkle with a little salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Combine melted butter, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Spoon crumb mixture over the top of each tomato half. Place under the broiler and broil until crumbs are browned and tomatoes are tender.

Tomato Salad
  • 4 to 6 ripe tomatoes
  • salt and pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped sweet onions
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley (or use fresh basil is a nice touch, too or a combination)
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Preparation:
  • Wash and dry the fresh tomatoes.
  • Cut the tomatoes into thick slices.
  • Arrange on a serving plate and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle tomatoes with chopped sweet onions and parsley, then drizzle with the red wine vinegar and oil.
  • Serve immediately.
Serves 6.

Tomato Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons melted Earth Balance margarine
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes, peeled and sliced (need an easy way to peel tomatoes? Try this.)
  • 1 (9-inch) baked pie shell (if you make your own, you might try a bit of whole wheat flour)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use the kind with olive oil)
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
  • Sauté onion over medium heat in Earth Balance margarine until translucent.
  • Arrange tomato slices in the baked pie shell and top with the onions - I like to use Vidalia onions.
  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise mixture over the tomatoes and onions. Bake at 325̊ for 30 minutes.

And, the absolute, positively best way to eat a fresh tomato is right off the vine in your backyard after it’s been sunbathing for several hours ... nothing beats the warm tomato juice running down your chin ... it’s a flavor few have enjoyed ... pity ... it’s a little slice of paradise!

Got a tomato recipe to share? Leave a comment!
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    ... a former blogger for a health site, which means eating healthy aka heart smart which has become a passion for me. I will start at the beginning when I first discovered I had high cholesterol.

    Blogger's Note: First and foremost, please do not go off any meds if you are currently taking something for high cholesterol! It is critical that you follow your doctor’s orders. I am NOT a doctor nor am I experienced enough to provide you with advice. 

    This blog is simply my journal of how I lowered my cholesterol. I am working with a doctor ... but, should you ask him he’d probably say he worked for me, which is true and should be ... in my opinion.
     
    The things I have changed have worked for me and may work for you, but as I said, I’m not telling you to stop taking any meds your physician has prescribed for you, but to talk to him about some options you are willing to consider.

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