Ingredient Spotlight: Roma Tomatoes
Roma Tomatoes are part of the Plum Tomato family. They have a firm, thick flesh and very few seeds compared to other tomato varieties. This is the most common tomato used for canning and sauces. I love them because they are meatier and, in my opinion, easier to work with since they contain less juice. We also have had quite a bit of luck growing them –despite experiencing some Growing Pains and Lessons Learned last year!
And as we are all aware…. Tomatoes are actually a fruit, and not a vegetable.
Photo Courtesy of Tippy and Friends
Below are some great dishes from Green Door Hospitality that include Roma Tomatoes. Simply click on the image to be taken to recipe!
19 comments on “Ingredient Spotlight: Roma Tomatoes”
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The broiled roma tomatoes with chesse…oh so yummy my friend! Hope your Easter was a nice one for you and your family!
They really are 🙂 Easter was great — and hope that is was for you as well!
Kenley
I love tomatoes! That’s so yummy!
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Thanks! I love them too! 🙂
Kenley
Ah, you’re hitting on my favorite thing ever, here. I’m crazy about tomatoes and at any given time we’ve got at least three varieties in the kitchen, not to mention a whole heap of canned goods. I’ve never broiled tomatoes before (just roasted), so I’ll be looking up that recipe for sure!
Can’t WAIT for tomatoes to come into season in Chicago. One of my favorite things is picking out heirlooms at the farmer’s market. Ahhh, swoon.
I think you’ll like the broiled tomatoes…they really had a nice flavor. And yeah… I can’t wait for tomatoes to be in season as well! We will hopefully be planting our tomatoes soon. Can’t complain to someone living in Chicago, but Texas has had quite a few cold snaps and weird weather. So we’ve been waiting a bit longer to put in our garden…
Kenley
Roma’s are one of my favorites, the recipes all sound fantastic, especially the broiled roma’s.
Thanks so much! Romas are my favorite. 🙂
Kenley
Looove roma tomatoes! So great to cook with in a variety of recipes.
Indeed! They really are versatile!
Kenley
Great spotlight, Kenley! Next to cherry and grape tomatoes, roma is definitely our favorite!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it AND Roma tomatoes 😉
Kenley
Interesting post because I have never tried to do much with the roma. I am going to try the broiled recipe.
I think you’ll enjoy both the broiled recipe, as well as Roma tomatoes in general. I’ve found them very versatile and easy to work with.
Kenley
You won’t believe the amount of roma tomatoes I’ve eaten during my trip to Italy last year. I can only find canned ones over here….My love of all time.
I love them too! And even the canned ones are so good and can be used in so many dishes!
Kenley
I grow Roma tomatoes and make a sauce for the winter. It’s so rewarding to have home-grown and home-made food.
It sure is!! After herbs, Roma tomatoes are our favorite crop to grow!
Kenley
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