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50 reasons why a tomatoe should be a vegetable instead of a fruit
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1. Tomatoes are commonly used in savory dishes, not sweet ones, making them more similar to vegetables than fruits.
2. They are often included in salads, which are typically comprised of vegetables.
3. Tomatoes are a key ingredient in many vegetable soups.
4. Their flavor profile is more similar to vegetables, with a savory and slightly acidic taste.
5. Tomatoes are rich in essential nutrients commonly found in vegetables, such as vitamin C and potassium.
6. They are low in calories, like most vegetables, but high in fiber.
7. Many people consider tomatoes to be a vegetable due to their culinary uses and applications.
8. Tomatoes are often treated as vegetables in the culinary world, being cooked and used in savory dishes.
9. In botanical terms, tomatoes are classified as a fruit, but in culinary terms, they are often considered a vegetable.
10. Tomatoes are commonly paired with other vegetables in dishes, such as in ratatouille or salsa.
11. They are technically a berry, but their usage in cooking is more aligned with vegetables.
12. Tomatoes are often grown alongside other vegetables in home gardens and are typically grouped with vegetables for gardening purposes.
13. The Supreme Court ruled in the United States in 1893 that tomatoes should be considered a vegetable for tariff purposes.
14. Tomatoes are more commonly associated with savory flavors, such as garlic and onions, rather than sweet fruits like berries or apples.
15. Tomatoes are served with vegetables such as lettuce and cucumbers in salads, further emphasizing their vegetable-like qualities.
16. In terms of culinary tradition and practice, tomatoes are used as vegetables in many cultures around the world.
17. In many cuisines, tomatoes are used as a base ingredient in sauces and stews, along with other vegetables.
18. Tomatoes are often grilled, roasted, or sautéed, like many vegetables, rather than being eaten raw like most fruits.
19. Tomatoes are categorized as a vegetable on many restaurant menus and in recipes.
20. They are often canned or preserved in savory preparations, similar to other vegetables.
21. The majority of culinary sources refer to tomatoes as vegetables in recipes and cooking instructions.
22. Tomatoes are a common ingredient in vegetable-based juices and smoothies.
23. They are listed as a vegetable in the USDA's MyPlate guidelines for healthy eating.
24. Tomatoes are a primary ingredient in classic vegetable-based dishes like gazpacho and caponata.
25. They are frequently grown and harvested alongside traditional vegetables in agricultural settings.
26. Tomatoes are more commonly used in savory dishes like pasta sauces and vegetable stir-fries.
27. Tomatoes are often included in vegetable medleys and stir-fries, further emphasizing their vegetable-like qualities.
28. They are commonly used as a topping for salads and pizza, which are typically associated with vegetables.
29. Tomatoes are a key component in many vegetable-based condiments, such as salsa and ketchup.
30. They are commonly used in vegetable-based dishes like stuffed peppers and vegetable lasagnas.
31. Tomatoes are often paired with other vegetables in recipes and dishes, such as in ratatouille or vegetable stir-fries.
32. They are typically grouped with other vegetables in grocery stores and markets.
33. Tomatoes are often classified as a vegetable in culinary catalogs and cookbooks.
34. They are frequently used as a base ingredient in vegetable-based soups and stews.
35. Tomatoes are often processed and canned alongside other vegetables for use in savory dishes.
36. They are a key ingredient in many vegetable-based salads and side dishes.
37. Tomatoes are commonly used in vegetable garnishes and accompaniments.
38. They are often served alongside vegetables in appetizer trays and platters.
39. Tomatoes are commonly used in vegetable-based dishes like vegetable tarts and quiches.
40. Tomatoes are often used as a topping for vegetable-based dishes like bruschetta and vegetable pizzas.
41. They are rich in nutrients commonly found in vegetables, such as vitamin C and lycopene.
42. Tomatoes are often combined with other vegetables in traditional cuisines around the world.
43. They are frequently used in vegetable-based dips and spreads.
44. Tomatoes are often used as a filling for vegetable-based dishes like stuffed mushrooms and zucchinis.
45. They are often included in vegetable gratins and casseroles.
46. Tomatoes are frequently used in vegetable-based salsas and relishes.
47. They are commonly included in vegetable trays and crudité platters.
48. Tomatoes are often included in vegetable-based antipasto platters.
49. They are commonly served alongside other vegetables in vegetable-based hors d'oeuvres.
50. Tomatoes are frequently used in vegetable-based marinades and dressings.
2. They are often included in salads, which are typically comprised of vegetables.
3. Tomatoes are a key ingredient in many vegetable soups.
4. Their flavor profile is more similar to vegetables, with a savory and slightly acidic taste.
5. Tomatoes are rich in essential nutrients commonly found in vegetables, such as vitamin C and potassium.
6. They are low in calories, like most vegetables, but high in fiber.
7. Many people consider tomatoes to be a vegetable due to their culinary uses and applications.
8. Tomatoes are often treated as vegetables in the culinary world, being cooked and used in savory dishes.
9. In botanical terms, tomatoes are classified as a fruit, but in culinary terms, they are often considered a vegetable.
10. Tomatoes are commonly paired with other vegetables in dishes, such as in ratatouille or salsa.
11. They are technically a berry, but their usage in cooking is more aligned with vegetables.
12. Tomatoes are often grown alongside other vegetables in home gardens and are typically grouped with vegetables for gardening purposes.
13. The Supreme Court ruled in the United States in 1893 that tomatoes should be considered a vegetable for tariff purposes.
14. Tomatoes are more commonly associated with savory flavors, such as garlic and onions, rather than sweet fruits like berries or apples.
15. Tomatoes are served with vegetables such as lettuce and cucumbers in salads, further emphasizing their vegetable-like qualities.
16. In terms of culinary tradition and practice, tomatoes are used as vegetables in many cultures around the world.
17. In many cuisines, tomatoes are used as a base ingredient in sauces and stews, along with other vegetables.
18. Tomatoes are often grilled, roasted, or sautéed, like many vegetables, rather than being eaten raw like most fruits.
19. Tomatoes are categorized as a vegetable on many restaurant menus and in recipes.
20. They are often canned or preserved in savory preparations, similar to other vegetables.
21. The majority of culinary sources refer to tomatoes as vegetables in recipes and cooking instructions.
22. Tomatoes are a common ingredient in vegetable-based juices and smoothies.
23. They are listed as a vegetable in the USDA's MyPlate guidelines for healthy eating.
24. Tomatoes are a primary ingredient in classic vegetable-based dishes like gazpacho and caponata.
25. They are frequently grown and harvested alongside traditional vegetables in agricultural settings.
26. Tomatoes are more commonly used in savory dishes like pasta sauces and vegetable stir-fries.
27. Tomatoes are often included in vegetable medleys and stir-fries, further emphasizing their vegetable-like qualities.
28. They are commonly used as a topping for salads and pizza, which are typically associated with vegetables.
29. Tomatoes are a key component in many vegetable-based condiments, such as salsa and ketchup.
30. They are commonly used in vegetable-based dishes like stuffed peppers and vegetable lasagnas.
31. Tomatoes are often paired with other vegetables in recipes and dishes, such as in ratatouille or vegetable stir-fries.
32. They are typically grouped with other vegetables in grocery stores and markets.
33. Tomatoes are often classified as a vegetable in culinary catalogs and cookbooks.
34. They are frequently used as a base ingredient in vegetable-based soups and stews.
35. Tomatoes are often processed and canned alongside other vegetables for use in savory dishes.
36. They are a key ingredient in many vegetable-based salads and side dishes.
37. Tomatoes are commonly used in vegetable garnishes and accompaniments.
38. They are often served alongside vegetables in appetizer trays and platters.
39. Tomatoes are commonly used in vegetable-based dishes like vegetable tarts and quiches.
40. Tomatoes are often used as a topping for vegetable-based dishes like bruschetta and vegetable pizzas.
41. They are rich in nutrients commonly found in vegetables, such as vitamin C and lycopene.
42. Tomatoes are often combined with other vegetables in traditional cuisines around the world.
43. They are frequently used in vegetable-based dips and spreads.
44. Tomatoes are often used as a filling for vegetable-based dishes like stuffed mushrooms and zucchinis.
45. They are often included in vegetable gratins and casseroles.
46. Tomatoes are frequently used in vegetable-based salsas and relishes.
47. They are commonly included in vegetable trays and crudité platters.
48. Tomatoes are often included in vegetable-based antipasto platters.
49. They are commonly served alongside other vegetables in vegetable-based hors d'oeuvres.
50. Tomatoes are frequently used in vegetable-based marinades and dressings.