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Produce Info, Storage Tips and Recipes

Tomatoes (Roma and Plum)

The Basics

The Roma is a specific type of plum tomato, which is a variety of tomato that is bred for processing purposes. Plum tomatoes have higher solid content and fewer seeds, making them ideal for producing sauces and pastes. (Read more about plum tomatoes on Wikipedia.)

Storage Tips

Keep tomatoes at room temperature until ripened. Once ripened, tomatoes will last for a few days. Try to avoid refrigerating tomatoes whenever possible, as it severely affects their flavor.

Nutrition

Tomatoes are exceptionally high in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as potassium. They are probably best known for being a rich source of lycopene, a phytochemical that has been vigorously studied for its antioxidant and cancer-preventing properties. Tomato lycopene has been found to protect against prostate, colorectal, breast, endometrial, lung, and pancreatic cancers, and the list keeps growing! (Read more about the health benefits of tomatoes on World's Healthiest Foods and get your nutrition facts on Self.com.)

Recipes

Alton Brown's Guacamole
Armenian Stuffed Cabbage (Vegetarian)
Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil
Bulgur and Kale Casserole with Yogurt Topping
Caprese Salad
Cauliflower Tacos
Chard and White Bean Stew
Chickpea and Greens Curry Soup
Chimol
Greek Bruschetta
Greek Lentil Salad
Grilled Vegetables with Rosemary-Goat Cheese Polenta
Mediterranean Roasted Broccoli and Tomatoes
Mixed Bean and Winter Squash Stew with Fresh Basil
Open-Face Tomato Basil Sandwiches
Quick Pesto with Broiled Tomatoes
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Southern-style Collard Greens
Summer Gazpacho
Summer Squash and White Bean Saute
Tomato Basil Pasta Salad
Tomato Sauce for Pasta