1. Simmer the tongue in water. Add a coarsely chopped onion, carrots, celery and garlic and simmer all until tender. Remove from heat and leave the tongue in the broth.
Teenage girls from age 14 to 18 should eat 2 1/2 cups of vegetables every day. Teenage boys should eat three cups of vegetables daily. Teens who are active and get at least 30 minutes of exercise every day may need even more. Teens should eat a combination of raw and cooked vegetables.
In 1893, the supreme court ruled in the case of- âNIX vs. HEDDENâ that tomatoes were to be considered vegetables. There are more than 4,000 varieties of tomatoes, ranging from the small, marble-size cherry tomato to the giant ones that can weigh more than 3 pounds. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans eat more than 22 pounds of tomatoes every year.