The result is an excellent marinade for chicken. For a quick and simple dish that puts your tomato crop to work, try Tomato-Balsamic Relish . Diced tomatoes blend beautifully with balsamic vinegar and the condiment pairs well with grilled meat or fish. Or get a pot of Tomato Basil Sauce going. The aroma of fresh basil is truly one of the joys of summer.
Tomatoes are full of lycopene , another potent antioxidant.
Tomato sauces can contain five times more lycopene than raw tomatoes, because the cooking process makes it easier for your body to use. Veggie City Dip is another great use of tomatoes, as well as zucchini, peppers, onions and eggplant. Serve it cold with pita bread, crackers or tortilla chips. Squash It Team summer squash like zucchini and pattypan with lemon and basil for a quick, easy, dynamite-tasting dish. Or get your whole grains and vegetables in one fell swoop with Brown Rice and Crunchy Vegetable Salad .