Time Saving Tip – How to Cut Multiple Grape Tomatoes

Like grape tomatoes, but don’t like cutting them? Here’s a super easy tip for chopping those little rolly pollies in no time at all.  Are you ready for this one slice technique… Psst. This works for grapes or pitted olives too.

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Cut Multiple Grape Tomatoes At One Time

1. Place tomatoes between 2 lids

Get two small plastic lids (yogurt or sour cream container lids are perfect). They don’t have to match, but they should have fairly shallow lips. Place a handful of grape or cherry tomatoes in one of the lids (lip side up). Cover the tomatoes with a second lid (lip side up or down).

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Lay tomatoes in single layer on any plastic lid.
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Place a 2nd lid on top and gently press.

2. Press and Slice

Gently hold top lid down with one hand.  Using a big, sharp chef’s knife slice between the two lids through the tomatoes. I call this the “bagel cut”. Remove the top lid and feel a ridiculous sense of accomplishment for having shaved at least 1-2 minutes off your meal prep time!

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Gently press on top lid as you slice through the centre.
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Ta da! A pile of perfectly sliced cherry tomatoes.
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How to Cut Grape Tomatoes

Quickly cut multiple grape or cherry tomatoes for salads, roasted tomatoes or a quick snack. Save time with this method.
Prep : 2 minutes
Author: Getty Stewart

Equipment

  • 2 Lids with shallow lips
  • 1 Knife sharp

Ingredients

  • 1 handful grape or cherry tomatoes

Instructions

  • Place a handful of grape or cherry tomatoes, in a single layer, on small plastic lid.
  • Place second lid on top of tomatoes.
  • Press gently on top of lid so tomatoes are not going anywhere.
  • Slice through layer of tomatoes.
  • Ta Da! You've saved a few minutes!

Notes

This method works well for other small round foods like grapes or pitted olives.
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Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, kitchen hacks, tomatoes

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