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Sundried Tomatoes

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Description
Wrinkled, flexible and fairly soft, sun-dried organic tomatoes are bright red to reddish-brown offering the taste of fresh tomatoes year round. Distinctively tart in flavor, the texture is chewy. Simply dehydrated slices of vine-ripened tomatoes, the drying process intensifies and preserves the rich tomato flavor. Sun-dried tomatoes enhance summer salads to hearty winter dishes. Eating sun-dried tomatoes out of hand is not recommended as their sticky texture adheres to teeth. Sun-dried tomatoes require soaking in a liquid before use.

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Sun-dried organic tomatoes provide a unique deliciousness to recipes. From simple to elegant and enhancing a variety of savory dishes, add sun-dried tomatoes to casseroles, stews, soups, sauces, goulash, pasta sauces and stir-fries. Chop finely with olives for a super salsa to serve with fish. Mix bits with cream cheese to make a yummy spread for crackers. Sun-dried tomatoes make a great unusual gift. To prepare, pour hot water or oil over tomatoes; soak a few minutes; drain well. Alter recipes according to size of the sun-dried tomatoes. If small, add more. Adjust the amount, adding or decreasing as necessary. To store, refrigerate in airtight container. Refrigerated sun-dried tomatoes last indefinitely.

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Sun-Dried Tomatoes are available year round.

Nutritional Facts

An excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C, tomatoes are low in calories, cholesterol-free, contain potassium, folate and provide dietary fiber. Eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables lowers the chances of cancer. A recent study found that eating nine or ten daily servings of fruits and vegetables, combined with three servings of low-fat dairy products, were effective in lowering blood pressure.