Which swap for which job
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sauces | Fresh, simmered | Reduces the water. |
Canned tomatoes substitute
Quick answer
For 1 cup of canned tomatoes, use 1 and a third cups of diced fresh tomatoes, simmered 10 minutes. Fresh tomatoes hold more water, so the simmering reduces it. Use ripe tomatoes. Winter tomatoes taste flat, and canned ones will taste better.
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Fresh diced tomatoes, simmered
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Egg-free
- 1 ⅓ cups 315 ml diced fresh tomatoes
- How
- Simmer 10 minutes.
- Best for
- Sauces, soups and stews.
- What changes
- Fresher but thinner than canned.
- Skip it when
- Off-season tomatoes.
Diet labels describe the ingredients as normally made. Check packages for gluten and allergens. Some refined sugar is filtered with bone char, which matters if you eat vegan.
Questions
How many fresh tomatoes is a 16 oz can?
About 2 cups chopped.
Sources
- K-State Research and Extension, Ingredient Substitutions (L730, 2012)
- Colorado State University Extension, Ingredient Substitutions (Fact Sheet 9.329)
Ratios come from these sources, in our words. Where they disagree, we say so or pick the amount that matches tested results. Ratios are a starting point. Taste and adjust.
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