Tomatoes

 

Using Tomato Powder:

Caution: tomato powders vary in intensity of acid/flavor, so start with a low amount and then add more as needed. Keep opened tomato powder in a tight container in the fridge so it won't harden. 

 

Tomato Sauce (equivalent to an 8 oz. can):

1/4 c. tomato powder

1 c. water

 

Tomato Paste (equivalent to a 6 oz. can):

1/4 c. tomato powder

1/2 c. water

 

Tomato Paste, small amount: very convenient!!

Equal parts of water and tomato powder: 1 T. tomato powder + 1 T. water = 1 T. tomato paste

 

Spaghetti Sauce:

1/2 c. tomato powder + 2 c. water

1 T. italian seasoning

1 tsp. dried crushed basil

1 tsp. garlic granules or powder

1 tsp. onion salt

1 to 2 T. olive oil

 

Pizza Sauce: (makes about 1/2 cup)

2 T. tomato powder

6 T. water up to

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1 to 2 tsp. italian seasonings

1/2 T. olive oil

 

Tomato Juice:

1 T. tomato powder

about 1/2 c. water

can add a bit of onion powder, sugar, salt, pepper to taste

 

Quick Tomato Soup:

up to 1 c. tomato powder (start with 2/3 c.)

3 c. water

1 T. bouillon

1/2 c. dried onions (rehydrate before adding to the soup)

maybe Italian seasonings or basil

salt/pepper to taste

 

Another Tomato Soup:

1/2 c. diced onion, saute in butter in saucepan first, then add:

3 c. water Mix the following dry ingredients then add to soup:

1 c. tomato powder

1 T. chicken bouillon

3/4 c. dry cream powder

1 to 3 tsp. sugar

salt and pepper to taste

Stir all gently with a wire whip and heat.

 

A Substitute for 1 can of CONDENSED Tomato Soup:

1/4 c. tomato powder

1 T. cornstarch

up to 1 T. brown sugar or sugar

1/2 tsp. sea salt

1 c. + 2 T. water

Simply mix the dry ingredients together with a whisk, then add the water and mix until very smooth. Use in place of one can condensed tomato soup.

 

Ketchup:

3 and 1/2 c. water

1 c. tomato powder

1/3 c. apple cider vinegar

up to 1/3 c. honey

2 T. minced onion

1/2 tsp. garlic granules or powder

1 tsp. sea salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. dry mustard

1/8 tsp. allspice

1/8 tsp. cloves

1/8 tsp. ground coriander seeds

Mix all ingredients in large saucepan, stir/heat on low 20 minutes until thickened to your preference, let cool in pan.

 

Barbeque Sauce:

1/2 c. tomato powder

1 c. water

1/3 c. brown sugar or sugar

2 T. vinegar

1 T. worcestershire sauce

1 T. soy sauce

1 T. yellow mustard

1 clove garlic, pressed/minced

2 T. minced onion

1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

optional salt and pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients in large saucepan, stir/heat on low 15 minutes.

 

~Add tomato powder to Soups, Stews, Chili

~Add 1/4 c. tomato powder to your homemade noodle recipe

~Enchilada Sauce

~Spanish Rice

~In Tomato-flavored Dips, such as tomato basil bruschetta dip

~Sprinkle as a topping on hummus, popcorn, deviled eggs

~Tomato Cheese Bread (see SeriousEats.com)