Substitute for Fresh Tomato

Juicy, sweet-acidic fruit.

  1. 1
    Canned whole tomatoes, drained1 cup = 2 medium tomatoes
    Best

    Better than bland off-season tomatoes.

    sauces, stews
  2. 2
    Sun-dried tomatoes, rehydrated1/2 cup reconstituted = 1 tomato

    Concentrated; chop fine.

    pastas, salads
  3. 3
    Canned diced tomatoes1 cup drained = 2 medium

    Use for cooking, not fresh applications.

    chili, soups

Recipes that use fresh tomato

Burst Roasted Tomatoes

Burst Roasted Tomatoes

15 min 400°F 70 cal

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