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.
Vegetables. Vegetables are either starchy or non-starchy. Starchy vegetables have a higher carbohydrate content, offering approximately 15 grams of carbs per serving. Single servings of starchy vegetables include one-half cup of corn or peas, a 4-ounce potato or sweet potato and 1 cup of squash.