How to Peel a Tomato

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    88 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Peel a Tomato

Learn how to peel a tomato in just a minute! Super easy without cooking the tomato. Perfect for sauces, salads and salsas! 

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Ingredients

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  • 4 tomatoes
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Instructions

  1. Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water, bring to a boil.
  2. While waiting for the water to boil, fill a medium mixing bowl with cold water and few ice cubes.
  3. Using a sharp paring knife, score an “X” in the bottom of each tomato.
  4. When the water comes to a boil, drop 1-2 tomatoes into the saucepan. Before careful to not crowd the pot. Boil for 30-45 seconds.
  5. Using tongs, remove and plunge into ice water. Allow to sit for 1 minutes before removing to a plate.
  6. Skin should easily peel off the tomato.
  7. If you've tried this technique, come back and let us know how it was! 
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Calories 88kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Sodium 24mg (1%) Potassium 1166mg (33%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 4100IU (82%) Vitamin C 67.4mg (75%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 88 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 88kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Sodium 24mg 1%
Potassium 1166mg 25%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 4100IU 82%
Vitamin C 67.4mg 75%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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