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.
All vegetables, including raw, cooked, fresh, frozen or canned, count toward your daily recommended servings. Adults should consume 2 to 3 cups of vegetables per day. Nutritionists break the vegetable food group down into five subgroups based on their nutrient content.