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DELICIOUS, HEALTHY AND HOME-MADE TOMATO PASTE AND BROTH RECIPE
This homemade tomato paste is a healthy, cost-effective alternative to store-bought versions. By making it yourself, you can ensure that it is made from real tomatoes, free of chemicals, and tailored to your taste. With full control over the ingredients, you can adjust the flavours to your liking. An added benefit is the nutritious tomato broth left over after preparing the paste, perfect for soups or other dishes.
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
Ingredients
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- 10 small tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- ¼ cup of oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon herb mix
Instructions
- Wash the 10 small tomatoes and onions thoroughly.
- Peel and roughly chop the medium onion.
- Place the whole tomatoes and the chopped onion into a pot.
- Simmer for 45 minutes, on low heat for slow cooking.
- Turn off the heat and let it cool for 30 minutes.
- Using a knife pop the tomatoes to let the water out and store them separately.
- Blend the tomatoes until it is a smooth paste or use a fork to mash thoroughly.
- Return the blended mixture to the pot and set to medium heat.
- Add oil, salt, and herb mix and stir well.
- Bring to a boil for an additional 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the tomato paste cool completely.
- Transfer the paste to an airtight container.
- Rinse the tomato paste pot with 1 cup of warm water.
- Add to the stored tomato water to make a tasty tomato broth.
- Store all in the freezer for long-term preservation.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavour, consider adding a pinch of herbs, a tsp of honey or a squeeze of lemon juice while blending.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: MEAL PREP
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Global
Keywords: Tomoto, Tomato paste, Tomato broth, tomato blend
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