Tomato Substitutes
Many people don’t think about tomato substitutes since these fruits are such a common presence in the kitchen and in our recipes.
The role they play in cooking is so seminal that it can leave a large
gap if you’re trying to avoid tomatoes or cooking for someone with an allergy. Luckily, there are some great potential substitutes out there that can provide both the flavor and consistency of tomatoes, these include red bell pepper, tamarind paste, mango, gherkins, umeboshi paste, green pesto, and stock and vinegar among others.
Red Bell Pepper
Red bell peppers are a great first alternative to tomatoes. They can be used fresh for salads and sandwiches
and will provide a similar color and texture in a cooked dish. You can
try a red pepper paste to get a deeper range of flavors or even add your
own sugar, lemon, and salt to blended roasted peppers to create a good substitute for tomato sauce or paste.
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