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How to Peel Tomatoes
Learn how to peel tomatoes quickly and easily with this simple method. Easily remove the skins to make your sauces, dips and juices extra smooth.
Prep Time
2 mins
Total Time
2 mins
Servings: 4 tomatoes
Calories: 22 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes
Instructions
- Slice a shallow “X” at the bottom of each tomato.
- Place them for 30 to 60 seconds in boiling water. Then transfer them using a slotted spoon to a bowl with ice water.
- Once cooled, peel the tomatoes using a paring knife.
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Notes
- Don't leave the tomatoes in the boiling water for more than a minute, other wise they will start to cook.
- After blanching, place the tomatoes in iced water to stop the cooking process and to make them easier to handle.
Nutrition Information
Calories
22kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
292mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1025IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4tomatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 22kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 292mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1025IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.