tomatoes substitute
in meatloaf.

Tomatoes brings acidity, color, and umami to Meatloaf, shaping the binding and moisture. Substitutes need that same balance of sweet and tangy.

top substitutes

01

Tomatillos

10.0best for meatloaf
1 cup : 1 cup

Add lime juice for tanginess

02

Tomato Sauce

8.0best for meatloaf
1/2 cup : 1 cup

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

03

Mango

6.0best for meatloaf
1 cup : 1 cup

Underripe mango for tart fresh salsa swap

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04

Beets

6.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Roasted and diced, earthy with similar color

05

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

06

Strawberries

8.0
1 cup : 1 cup

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

07

Bell Pepper

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Different flavor but works in cooked dishes

08

Pumpkin

6.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Pureed for sauce, adds body and sweetness

09

Watermelon

6.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Juicy and sweet; works in chilled gazpacho or fresh summer salads

10

Mangoes

4.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Green unripe mango for acidity in salsas

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