Nutritional value of cherry tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes are very small in shape. They are actually a kind of tomato, a small tomato. Let’s see what uses they have.

Cherry Tomato

Cherry tomatoes have many common names, also known as pocket tomatoes, mini tomatoes, and are a member of the tomato family. The fruit shapes include spherical, pear-shaped, and gooseberry-shaped. The fruit colors include red, pink, yellow, and orange. Red is the most popular.

Cherry Tomato

Cherry tomatoes are mostly grown in the wild. They look like cherries from a distance, hence the name cherry tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes are a very good health and nutritional food, especially suitable for the current trend of people pursuing natural and healthy things. Cherry tomatoes are cute in appearance, have a high sugar content of about 7 to 8 degrees, and taste sweet and delicious with a unique flavor.

Nutrition of cherry tomatoes

Tomato is a high-nutrition vegetable. Many nutritionists have pointed out that the dry matter content of tomatoes is 7.7%, of which sugar accounts for 1.8-5%, acid 0.15%-0.75%, protein 0.7%-1.3%, vitamin 0.6%-1.4%, mineral 0.5-0.8%, pectin 1.3%-2.5%, vitamin C 25-45 mg/100g. In addition, there are carotene, vitamin Bl, B2, tomato pigment, etc. Cherry tomatoes, like other tomatoes, can be eaten raw or cooked. But it is more suitable to be eaten raw.

Nutritious and delicious recipes

Cherry tomatoes are also known as pearl fruits and cherry tomatoes. They are also known as "little golden fruits" and "love fruits" abroad. They are both vegetables and fruits. They are not only colorful and beautiful, but also delicious and nutritious. In addition to containing all the nutrients of tomatoes, their vitamin content is 1.7 times that of ordinary tomatoes. In this issue, the chef star made three home-cooked dishes with cherry tomatoes as ingredients, which are simple and delicious.

Golden Dragon Wagging Tail

Ingredients: small yellow croaker, cherry tomatoes, coriander

Production:

2. Heat up some oil in a pan, deep fry the small yellow croaker until golden brown, remove it from the pan, and place it on a plate in a lively posture with its tail raised;

3. Cut the cherry tomato in half, place it on the fish head and sprinkle with coriander.

Comments: This dish is made up of red, yellow and green ingredients. The yellow croaker looks cute with its tail up and smells fragrant, so it attracted a lot of attention as soon as it was served. Since this dish has both meat and vegetables, it tastes salty, sweet and refreshing, with a unique flavor.

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Cherry tomatoes

Ingredients: Cherry tomatoes, lettuce

Production:

2. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and arrange them in two rows on the lettuce leaves.

3. Chop the raw garlic, stir-fry it with a little oil to remove the smell, and sprinkle it between the two rows of cherry tomatoes.

Comments: Due to the relatively simple processing, these vegetables retain their original flavor and reduce the loss of nutrients, but do not lose their good taste at all. Therefore, they are quickly eaten up - divided up by everyone!

"Cooking is not just for eating, but more importantly, it is about enjoying the process." This cool male chef Xing Shuangcheng said so. Although he doesn't have time to cook during work, when he meets old friends on weekends, he will wave his big spatula and make some cute side dishes that are pleasing to the eye and refreshing to the mouth. Look, these three dishes with cherry tomatoes as ingredients and nice names are his masterpieces at the party.

Ingredients: eggs, oranges, cherry tomatoes, chopped green onions, lard

Production:

2. After the eggs are steamed, place them front side up on a plate and insert cherry tomatoes in the middle.

3. Cut the orange into semicircular slices and place them on the side, then garnish with chopped green onions.

Comments: This is a snack with Cantonese flavor. It not only looks bright in color, but is also a good appetizer.