When are Tomatoes in Season?
- Summer
There are more than 25,000 varieties of tomatoes available in a rainbow of colors, from red, orange, green, black, purple, and white. Look for firm tomatoes without dark spots. Tomatoes should be stored at room temperature and used within 5 days. Refrigerating tomatoes may delay the tomatoes from going bad. Tomatoes are great baked, broiled, or grilled and can be added to pasta, soup, stew, or salsa.
Fun fact: Tomato seedlings have been grown in space!
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Tomato Recipes, Newsletters, Coloring Pages, and Other Resources. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Fresh Tomatoes Handout (PDF, 691 KB). USDA. USDA Household Foods List.
- Tomato Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 22.8 MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
- Tomatoes Family Newsletter (PDF, 1.2 MB). SNAP-Ed. Michigan Fitness Foundation.
Additional Resources
- Tomato Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Florida Tomatoes: Health. The Florida Tomato Committee.
- Preserving Food: Canning Tomatoes and Tomato Products. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service.
- Tomato Handout (PDF, 6.5 MB). Montana State University Extension.
- Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition Education Toolkit (PDF, 16.1 MB). Arizona Department of Education.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Summer Stuffed Tomatoes. Maryland SNAP-Ed. Eat Smart Recipes.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Tomatoes. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- CalFresh Recipes with Tomatoes. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Food Hero Recipes with Tomatoes. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 medium tomato ( 123g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 22 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 6 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 6 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 19 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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