Vegetables

Tomato - Cherry

These cute little tomatoes are packed full of flavour and nutrition! Tomatoes originated in Central and South America, and have been cultivated by Mexicans for over 2,000 years. Cherry tomatoes are high in phytochemicals including antioxidants and lycopene, which may significantly reduce the risk of cancer and circulatory ailments.

Seasonality

Available from January to December.

Serving suggestion

Perfect for fresh snacking, versatile cherry tomatoes can also be sliced, halved or left whole in salads, roasted, pan-fried or stir-fried. Try stuffing cherry tomatoes with a mixture of cream cheese and herbs for a tasty appetiser.

Did you know?

Tomatoes are botanically a fruit but commonly thought of as a vegetable because they are most often used in savoury dishes, and are related to eggplants, capsicums and chillies.