Mix Heirloom Tomatoes
Estimated Inventory, cs : 8.00
This item was last sold on : 11/26/24
Description/Taste
Varying widely in size, shape, color and taste, heirloom tomatoes are quite different in appearance from common tomatoes. Most are fragile, with few seeds, meaty flesh and a thin skin. This thin skin, however, is what gives the tomato a higher sugar content and excellent flavor. Heirloom tomatoes come with more than one definition, perhaps because there are so many varieties with so much unique history. For certain, they are an open-cultivated cultivar of tomato whose seeds have been passed along from a single crop generation to another. Most importantly, what allows them to maintain the heirloom name is that no genetically modified organism can be used in their production.
Seasons/Availability
Assorted Heirloom tomatoes are available during the summer months.
Nutritional Value
Rich in vitamin C, tomatoes provide a source of folate and fiber. Cholesterol-free and low in calories, one six ounce tomato contains about 26 calories.
Applications
Heirloom tomatoes are most often served fresh as simple preparation allows their intense, tomato flavor to come through. Add slices to salads or layer with basil and fresh mozzarella to make a classic Italian Caprese salad. Blend with strawberries and fresh herbs for a take on gazpacho. Slow-roast to concentrate the tomato's natural sweetness and puree into a dip with garbanzo beans and tahini. Layer in savory tarts, dice into fresh salsa or roast and add to risotto with summer vegetables such as squash and corn. Heirloom tomatoes are fragile, bruise easily, and should be used immediately upon ripening. Do not refrigerate.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Le Coq | La Jolla CA | 858-427-1500 |
| Jack Monaco Creative Consulting | San Diego CA | 619-318-2633 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Javier Plascencia (Animalon) | Bonita CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Mackenzie Elizabeth Personal Chef Services | Poway CA | 858-357-3455 |
| Cellar Hand | San Diego CA | 334-689-2388 |
| Oliver & Rose | San Diego CA | 619-300-3395 |
| Espadin | Temecula California | 951-383-5585 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Deeply Nourished | La Jolla CA | 808-489-7366 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Mix Heirloom Tomatoes. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Five Heart Home |
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Marinated Tomatoes |
| 1, 2, Simple Cooking |
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Heirloom Tomato Tart |
| Proud Italian Cook |
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Fried Red Tomatoes Italian Style with Basil Pesto Aioli |
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