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.
Potatoes and tomatoes are the most commonly consumed vegetables. According to ERSâs loss-adjusted food availability data, Americans consumed 46.7 pounds per person of potatoes and 31.4 pounds of tomatoes in 2014. Half of potato consumption was fresh, while 59 percent of tomato consumption was canned.