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    Home » Recipes » "Alkaline" Vegan Recipes (Inspired by Dr. Sebi)

    How to Make Homemade Plum Tomato Paste (Dr. Sebi Inspired)

    Published on July 27, 2022. Last updated on August 7, 2022 by Gina Marie 1 Comment

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    Store bought can't compare to homemade tomato paste! All you need is one "Dr. Sebi approved" ingredient; fresh in season plum (roma) tomatoes. The perfect recipe for Alkaline Vegans!

    tomato paste in a glass jar with a spoon dipped into it

    I will be honest. I dreaded making this recipe.

    Why go through all the trouble to make my own homemade tomato paste when I can just make my life much easier and buy it?

    But I am so glad I did!

    This is by far the BEST tomato paste I ever had. The natural sweetness it has once the tomatoes are concentrated down, is so worth the effort and time. It might just end the "sugar does/does not go in spaghetti" debate.

    Plus if you eat a strict Dr. Sebi diet, and you want to know how to achieve alkaline vegan weight gain, you will have to get use to making your own condiments to ensure that the ingredients are on the approved list.

    Trust me, condiments and sauces are key to enjoying any plant based diet that you want to stick to long term.

    Best Tomatoes to Make Tomato Paste

    plum tomatoes in a bowl

    Though this is a Dr. Sebi recipe, and the only tomatoes approved are roma (plum) tomatoes, those are actually the best tomatoes to use whether this was a Dr. Sebi recipe or not.

    They are less watery and have more flesh in them. They have less seeds and once they are cooked down and concentrated, the develop a natural sweetness.

    How Many Tomatoes do you need to Make Tomato Paste?

    You will want to use no less than the amount in this recipe which is 7.5 lbs. It sounds like a lot but keep in mind, we are reducing this down into a very concentrated form. With 7.5 lbs of tomatoes, I was able to yield about ½ cup of tomato paste.

    Not might seem like a lot but unless you use tomato sauce daily, it should last you a while especially when stored properly.

    Now of course you can use more if you desire. Feel free to use as many as 15 pounds of roma plum tomatoes to yield more paste. This is the perfect recipe if you have an abundant of tomatoes to use in your garden!

    Important Equipment to Use

    picture of a food mill and strainer

    In making homemade tomato paste, you want to ensure that you remove all the seeds and skin from the tomatoes. To do this I recommend first running your tomatoes through a food mill. And then run that through a strainer.

    You will have nothing but pure tomato puree this way for a super smooth tomato paste. (Refer to video to see this demonstration). This tomato puree is so smooth, it is perfect to even use in making some vegan BBQ sauce!

    How to Make Homemade Tomato Paste?

    *Please read detailed and printable recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.

    rinsing tomatoes in a sink
    STEP 1: Rinse your tomatoes.
    chopping tomatoes on a cutting board
    STEP 2: Chop your tomatoes.
    tomatoes in a pot simmering
    STEP 3: Allow tomatoes to break down in pot.
    tomatoes in a food mill
    STEP 4: Run tomatoes through a food mill.
    tomato puree being strained through a strainer
    STEP 5: Strain tomatoes through a strainer.
    showing remaining seeds in a strainer
    STEP 6: Remove all seeds left over in the tomato puree.
    tomato puree poured on a baking sheet
    STEP 7: Pour tomato puree onto a sheet pan.
    tomato puree being placed into an oven
    STEP 8: Placed tomato puree in a preheated oven.
    tomato paste on a baking sheet
    STEP 9: Bake until tomato puree reduces down to a paste.
    tomato paste added to a jar
    STEP 10: Store tomato paste inside of airtight clean jar.

    Storage Tips

    There are two ways to store your tomato paste: canning and freezing it.

    Canning

    Canning is a long delicate process and is not my preferred way to store it. And if you follow a Dr. Sebi Diet, be aware that there might be a need to use a preservative.

    But if you want to give this a go, check out this Canning Tomato Paste guide. You can also purchase canning books on Amazon.

    Freezing

    This is my preferred way of doing things because it is super easy and straight forward.

    Portion homemade tomato paste per 1 tablespoon and add them to a silicone ice tray. Let it freeze over night.

    Once frozen solid, remove the frozen tomato paste ice cubes from the ice tray and transfer them into freezer Ziploc bag or vacuum seal them. This should last for 3-4 months. Up to 6 months if vacuum sealed.

    tomato paste in a glass jar with a spoons scooping out the tomato paste

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    tomato paste in a glass jar with a spoon dipped into it

    Homemade Tomato Paste (made with plum tomatoes!)

    Store bought can't compare to homemade tomato paste! All you need is one "Dr. Sebi approved" ingredient; fresh in season plum (roma) tomatoes. The perfect recipe for Alkaline Vegans!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Condiments
    Cuisine: Alkaline Vegan, Vegan
    Keyword: homemade tomato paste
    Prep Time: 40 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 hours
    Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 77kcal
    Author: Gina Marie

    Ingredients

    • 7.5 pounds roma (plum) tomatoes (about 41 small - medium tomatoes)
    US Customary - Metric

    Equipment

    1 Food Mill
    1 Strainer
    2 - 3 Mixing Bowls
    1 Dutch Oven or Large Pot
    1 Large Sheet Pan
    1 Chef Knife
    1 Cutting Board

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
    • Rinse your tomatoes thoroughly. Grab your cutting board and using your chef knife, chop roma (plum) tomatoes in chunks and add them to a mixing bowl. With the amount of tomatoes, you might need two mixing bowls.
    • Add your tomatoes to a large stock pot. You can add half of your tomatoes at a time if your pot is not large enough. Place over medium high heat and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes until tomatoes are softened and the skins begin to peel. Add cooked tomatoes back into your mixing bowl and repeat this step if you had to split your tomatoes.
    • Begin to add your tomatoes to your food mill. You will need to do this in parts. Place food mill over an empty large mixing bowl. Push the warm tomatoes through the food mill to remove the skin and the most seeds allowing nothing but the pulp to drip through the bowl. Do this until all tomatoes are done. Discard the skins and seeds.
    • Add pulp through a strainer. Place a food strainer over another mixing bowl and pass the pulp through it to remove any remaining seeds. This step is optional, however, it will make for a much smoother paste as it ensures that all of the seeds are removed.
    • Carefully pour your pulp onto a large sheet pan. Then carefully place that sheet pan in your preheated oven. Bake down until it reduces for about 2-3 hours. Check ever 20-30 minutes stirring the paste until it reduces down.
    • It will reduce down greatly by more than half. You will know it is done once it's thick and shiny and no remaining moisture is left. It took me about 3 hours.
    • Transfer paste into an air tight mason jar. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use!

    Video

    Notes

    SCROLL UP TO THE BLOG POST TO SEE STORAGE TIPS, MEAL PREP, AND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS RECIPE!
    1.  You can use any tomatoes you have available to you. Roma tomatoes are the best kind to use because of their low water content. If you follow a strict Dr. Sebi diet, roma tomatoes are the ones that are recommended to use. 

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Homemade Tomato Paste (made with plum tomatoes!)
    Amount Per Serving (1 tablespoon)
    Calories 77 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
    Sodium 21mg1%
    Potassium 1008mg29%
    Carbohydrates 17g6%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 11g12%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 3542IU71%
    Vitamin C 58mg70%
    Calcium 43mg4%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Ann

      July 31, 2022 at 8:46 pm

      5 stars
      I have been looking for a recipe for homemade tomato paste! Your recipe sounds delicious! Excited to give it a try!

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