Get to know more about tomatoes and what it can bring to your plate, literally.
composition
Tomatoes are composed mainly of a carotenoid called lycopene. It also has potassium, vitamins B and E, and other nutrients.
LYCOPENE
Lycopene is the substance which gives tomatoes and other red-colored fruits and vegetables like watermelon, grapefruits, and papayas their color.
LYCOPENE
Lycopene protects these fruits and vegetables from harmful UV rays. It does the same thing to us in protecting our cells from damage and deterioration of our immune system.
LYCOPENE
This antioxidant can help prevent diseases in pancreas, colon, mouth, breast, cervix and more.
But as healthy as it is, it's too boring to eat tomatoes alone!So here is a recipe that you can try from home to level up your tomatoes!
CHECK THIS SUPER EASY AND FUN TO PREPARE TOMATO-BASED SOUP CALLED
RoastedTomatoSoup
ROASTED TOMATO SOUP
Roma Tomatoes
Garlic
Basil
Tomato Paste
Chicken Stock
2.2 lbs
1 bulb
1/3 cup
2 cups
1/2 cup
Olive Oil
1.
Put the tomatoes and the unpeeled garlic into the baking tray and drizzle it with olive oil. For 40 minutes, roast it at 180C/160C fan-forced.
2.
After roasting, peel off the skin of the garlic and throw it away.Then, process the tomato, garlic, together with the torn basil and strain into a container.
3.
Cook the chopped onion and add the tomato paste. Cook it for 1 minute.Put in the chicken stock and the tomato mixture that you prepared. Bring it to boil and serve.
This meal prep is so fun and easy!After following a few steps, you are now ready to serve a delicious and hearty tomato-based soup to your family and friends!