Guess what I made last night for the first time? Fresh Pico De Gallo! It’s my hubby’s favorite and he’s been looking for healthy snacks. This one certainly fits the bill! Tomatoes are loaded with health benefits and if you can chop veggies, you can make this recipe! It’s so easy!
Ingredients:
- 3 Roma Tomatoes
- 1 Lime
- 1/2 Red Onion
- 1/2 bunch cilantro (leaves only)
- 2 tsp salt
Directions:
Finely dice tomatoes, onion and cilantro. Add salt. Squeeze the juice from a whole lime onto everything. Mix well to combine then refrigerate. Serve with tortilla chips for a yummy snack or add to tacos, fajitas, etc.
Florida tomatoes are red, ripe, and delicious. Do you know why? The Florida Tomato Committee just launched a series of engaging animated web videos that tell the story of Florida tomatoes and what makes them so good, and good for you. You can watch the first one below:
You can watch the other videos available in this series on the Florida Tomato Committee facebook page or the Florida Tomatoes YouTube Channel.
The Florida family of tomato growers are committed to healthful and sustainable farming practices that result in the most red, ripe, nutritious and delicious tomatoes available. The tomatoes are grown, handpicked and cared for by family run farms that have been around for generations. Tomatoes are super versatile and can be used in so many recipes! What’s your favorite way to incorporate tomatoes into your diet?
Visit www.floridatomatoes.org/growers for more information.