Tomatoes
Field tomatoes are a summer market food and often linger into early autumn.
Availability varies. A New England example may not match your market.
How to prepare
- Slice raw.
- Roast or simmer if you want them soft.
Storage
Keep ripe tomatoes on the counter if you will use them soon. Refrigerate only when they are very ripe.
Shopping note
Choose fruit that smells fragrant and gives slightly.
Tomatoes with white beans
15 minutes. About 1 plate. These are kitchen amounts, not a nutrient analysis.
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked white beans
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- a few leaves basil
- Chop the tomatoes.
- Warm the beans with oil.
- Stir in the tomatoes and basil.
Plant protein and a summer vegetable
Availability varies by farm, weather, and week. These are New England examples, not a promise of what is in every market.
Optional: add a pinch of fennel seed. Keep the beans.