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Tomato is a rich source of vitamin C, Potassium, Folate and Vitamin K. It contains an antioxidant called lycopene , which makes them red and protect against cardiovascular diseases.

Thus, the benefit of tomatoes can not be overemphasized. They are healthy and nutritious to the body. Hence, if for some reason you have excess tomatoes at home and your wondering what to do with it, here are a few tips for you :

1. Tomato Smoothie/juice.

Freshly washed tomatoes can be blended, with honey or sugar as sweetener and toped with a basil leaf. Easy to make and highly nutritious. You get more Of The vitamin C.

2. Chicken / Beef Kebabs

Freshly sliced tomatoes can be added to your chicken/ beef kebabs which is grilled or fried.

3. Vegetable Salad

This is one Of The easiest way to eat tomatoes. They can be eaten with other antioxidant containing vegetables such as carrots, spinach, onions sometimes mangoes, chopped beef, oranges with a splash of vinegar or honey.

4. Sandwich.

Tomatoes can be combined with onions, lettuce, beef, mayonnaise /butter and other spices to make a nice sandwich for lunch .

5. Tomato Puree

To make puree, tomatoes are blended and boiled to remove excess moisture,it is preserved with a given amount of salt. It can be stored in the refrigerator and used to make stew.

6. Tomatoes with omelet

Freshly sliced tomatoes can be added to your omelet during or after frying .They are boiled first before the eggs are added, or added to the batter Of The eggs (as desired).

7. Stew / Sauce.

One of the very common use of tomatoes.. Often added with pepper,onions and blended together It is boiled, fried with vegetable oil or palm oil. Spices, beef ,fish, chicken or turkey can also be added and stew is gotten.

Others might prefer slicing all ingredients and making into a sauce with vegetable oil and spices.

8. Ketchup / dip.

Tomatoes can be used for ketchup or as a dip for potato chips or chicken wings. Instead of blending the tomatoes, it is pounded. Spices are added, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, vinegar. Boiled until thick( all moisture removed) and sieve. Ketchup is allowed to cool and used.

Hope you try some out and give feedback on the outcome in the comment section.

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