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.
Table 2A.--Vegetable Group: How many servings did Americans eat a day, on average, in 1994? USDA's Food Guide Pyramid recommends eating between 3 and 5 servings of vegetables each day, depending on calorie needs.