Tomato Ketchup

Tomato Ketchup

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

61kcal

Sugar

5g

Fat

15g

Fiber

1g

Sat fat

1g

Protein

1g

Carbs

7g

Sodium

226mg

Ingredients

- 1 Onion
- 500g / 17.64oz ripe Tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- from 2 oranges Orange juice
- 1 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Sweet paprika powder
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper

Preparation

1. Peel and finely dice 1 Onion. Wash and chop 500g / 17.64oz ripe Tomatoes, removing the stem ends.
2. Heat 2 tbsp Olive oil in a pot and sauté the Onion until translucent.
3. Add the Orange juice from 2 oranges, Tomato paste (1 tbsp), Apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp), and Sweet paprika powder (1 tsp). Season with Salt and Pepper to taste.
4. Let it simmer uncovered over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove the pot from the heat and blend everything in the pot with an immersion blender.
6. Strain the tomato puree through a sieve to remove seeds and skins.
7. Pour the ketchup into sterile jars and seal. Store opened jars in the refrigerator and consume within 1 week.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

8% of RDI

Magnesium

16% of RDI

Vitamin C

15% of RDI

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

16% of RDI

Folate

11% of RDI

Good to know

Tomatoes are rich in valuable vitamins and secondary plant compounds. The low-calorie fruit vegetable owes its color to carotenoids, especially lycopene. This protects against cardiovascular diseases, strengthens the immune system, and is said to reduce the risk of certain cancers. Lycopene is heat-stable, so most of it is retained during cooking. Additionally, heating makes lycopene more bioavailable, meaning it is better absorbed by the body.