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How to Peel Tomatoes
If you know How to Peel Tomatoes, then you are ready to prepare a variety of dishes in a snap! It is simple to blanch large, fresh tomatoes and then easily remove the skin.
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 20 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb. tomatoes
Instructions
- 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.
- To seed the tomatoes: Turn the tomato on its side and then cut it in half through the belly of it. (NOT through the stem end.) Squeeze each tomato half until all of the seeds have seeped out.
- Use the peeled tomatoes in your favorite recipes or learn how to freeze tomatoes to have on hand year-round!
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Notes
- Optional: After scoring the tomatoes, remove the core by cutting around the stem at an angle and then pulling it out.
Nutrition Information
Calories
20kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04g
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
269mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
945IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
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.