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How to Freeze Whole Tomatoes
Once you know How to Freeze Tomatoes, you can have them ready to use in your favorite dishes year-round. Learn the best way to freeze fresh, whole, and peeled tomatoes after blanching them with this simple method.
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Flash-Freezing:
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
20 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound tomato
Instructions
Peel the Tomatoes:
- Rinse and scrub the tomatoes to remove any visible dirt or debris.
- Remove the stems by twisting them off.
- Using a paring knife, score an X on the bottom of each tomato just barely into the flesh.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and then add the tomatoes 4-6 at a time. Boil for 1-2 minutes, or until the skin begins to crack. Remove the tomatoes with a slotted spoon and then immediately immerse them in an ice water bath. Let soak for at least 5 minutes, or until they’re cool to the touch.
- Starting from the bottom of the tomato where it was scored, grab a flap of skin and then peel towards the stem. Repeat this until all of the skin has been removed.
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Freeze the Tomatoes:
- Once peeled, place the whole tomatoes on a parchment paper lined baking sheet or plate. (This will largely depend on how big your freezer space it.)
- Flash freeze the tomatoes for 1-2 hours, or until they are firm.
- Immediately transfer them to a gallon-sized freezer-safe bag. Write the date on the front and keep in the freezer for up to 12 months.
Notes
- To Prep-Ahead: Because these tomatoes are frozen, you can make these whenever you have time and pull them out of the freezer whenever you need them!
- To Store: Keep these frozen tomatoes in freezer bags in the freezer for up to 12 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
20kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
269mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
945IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 20kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 945IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.