tomatoes substitutes

10 substitutes · avg score 7.0 · Juicy, red (or yellow, green, purple) fruits eaten as vegetables, with a tangy-sweet, umami-rich flavor that intensifies when cooked. Used raw in salads, sandwiches, salsas, and caprese, or cooked into sauces, soups, stews, and braises.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Tomatillos

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Add lime juice for tanginess

02

Tomato Sauce

8.0
1/2 cup : 1 cup

Smoother and more concentrated; use half the amount and thin with water if needed

03

Tomato Juice

8.0
1/2 cup : 1 cup

Use 1/2 cup juice per cup diced tomatoes in sauces and soups; reduce other liquid

04

Strawberries

8.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Fresh sliced berries work in caprese-style salads with basil and mozzarella

05

Bell Pepper

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Different flavor but works in cooked dishes

06

Mango

6.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Underripe mango for tart fresh salsa swap

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