3 Summer Recipes Featuring Juicy Cherry Tomatoes
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Shanthi Appelo
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Cherry tomatoes are growing in full swing in Michigan. These juicy fruits come in many colors and varieties, but all have a few things in common – they’re all packed in lycopene, vitamins A and C and fiber. Cherry tomatoes taste most sweet at their peak summer ripeness, so it’s best to take advantage of them at this stage – from eating them straight off the vine to using them in refreshing summer recipes. Here are a few recipes to start with:
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This colorful appetizer is full of flavor and nutrients. The creamy and light ricotta is contrasted with flavor-bursting roasted cherry tomatoes and herbs. This dish comes together in 30 minutes or less and requires no complicated tools or ingredients.
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Elevate any summer evening with this refreshing recipe. This recipe features lightly pan-seared halibut that has a crispy edge without frying. The zesty and refreshing piccata is a perfect accompaniment for the firm yet flaky fish.
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This one-pan recipe comes together in 30 minutes and is perfect for a summer weeknight. It’s loaded with veggies like cherry tomatoes, sundried tomatoes spinach. Serve this creamy dis alongside grilled chicken or meat or on its own.
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