tomatoes substitute
in stir fry.

Tomatoes brings acidity, color, and umami to Stir Fry, shaping the sauce and coating. Substitutes need that same balance of sweet and tangy.

top substitutes

01

Tomatillos

10.0best for stir fry
1 cup : 1 cup

Add lime juice for tanginess

02

Tomato Sauce

8.0best for stir fry
1/2 cup : 1 cup

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

03

Tomato Juice

8.0best for stir fry
1/2 cup : 1 cup

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

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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

07

Pumpkin

6.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Pureed for sauce, adds body and sweetness

08

Beets

6.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Roasted and diced, earthy with similar color

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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