Best 9 How To Make Stewed Tomatoes Recipes

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Stewed tomatoes, a classic dish that can be enjoyed as a side or as a main course, are a delicious and versatile addition to any kitchen repertoire. This article will guide you through the steps of creating mouthwatering stewed tomatoes that will surely tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a simple, rustic recipe or one with a burst of flavor, we have you covered. Get ready to explore various methods of preparing stewed tomatoes, using fresh or canned tomatoes, and incorporating herbs, spices, and other ingredients to create a dish that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

STEWED TOMATOES



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Here is a good recipe for stewed tomatoes that I have on my site. This is a good way to use up the remaining tomatoes you may have on your vines!

Provided by ann joy

Categories     Vegetable

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large tomatoes
2 stalks celery, chopped very fine
1/4 bell pepper, chopped very fine
1 teaspoon Accent seasoning
4 tablespoons sugar
salt and pepper
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Peel the tomatoes by soaking them in boiling water for one minute. Gently pull away the skin.
  • Place tomatoes in a large pot and add the remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and boil gently for 15 minutes, until tomatoes are tender.
  • Serve with croutons.
  • I like my stewed tomatoes with toast and butter.
  • Whenever I am sick, this is the dish I crave! The above recipe is from the book out of print cookbook "cajun country cookin" by John and Glenna Uhler Enjoy!

STEWED TOMATOES



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This fast and yummy side is so easy to make, it will be ready in no time. It is good way to use some of your garden-fresh tomatoes.-Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 21m

Yield 3-4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large tomatoes, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

  • In a 1-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the tomatoes, sugar, butter, seasoned salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the tomato mixture. Cover and cook 1 minute longer or until thickened and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts :

THE BEST STEWED TOMATOES EVER



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The BEST Stewed Tomatoes Ever recipe! This easy to make recipe simmers tomatoes for 30 minutes to make homemade stewed tomatoes that can be served as a dinner side dish or can be canned. This how to make recipe shows you how easy they are to make! Find out why everyone considers them THE BEST! We always use this as a canning recipe for our Summer garden tomatoes!

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 tomatoes (beef or roma variety)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 cup chopped green pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil, plunge tomatoes in for 30 seconds. Remove, put immediately in a ice bath.
  • Peel the tomatoes. Discard the skins.
  • Dice the tomatoes up to desired size.
  • In a large pot on medium heat, combine all ingredients.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Then serve fresh or you can freeze them.

BASIC STEWED TOMATOES WITH FRESH TOMATOES



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The recipe for stewed tomatoes is made with fresh tomatoes, salt and pepper, butter, and sugar. Use in recipes or serve topped with croutons.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish     Entree     Ingredient

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large tomatoes (or 6 medium tomatoes)
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter
Optional: croutons

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Peel the tomatoes .
  • Cut them into chunks.
  • Heat the tomatoes in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes.
  • Continue cooking over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently, or until desired consistency is reached.
  • Add salt, pepper, sugar, and butter; taste and adjust seasonings. If desired, serve with croutons on top. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 59 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 2 g, ServingSize 6 servings (6 portions), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HOMEMADE STEWED TOMATOES



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Homemade stewed tomatoes, right from your garden, is simple, fun, and tasty!

Provided by KITTYANN

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 2

10 ripe tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • To peel the tomatoes, place them in boiling water for 1 minute and then immediately transfer to cold water. Peel and quarter tomatoes, and place in a large saucepan with the salt. Slowly simmer over low heat for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 13.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 480.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

ITALIAN STEWED TOMATOES



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Tomatoes stewed with celery, onion, green pepper and basil.

Provided by MARCIAMOLINA

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 40m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 large tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine tomatoes, celery, onion, bell pepper, basil and sugar. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 34.4 mg, Sugar 15 g

SIMPLE STEWED TOMATOES



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Another one of those days when I needed some stewed tomatoes, and had none. Came up with this and they turned out great. You can use as much or as little of the listed ingredients as desired along with the canned tomatoes. I simmer until the veggies are tender and the liquid is reduced and thick. Goes great over a pile of my Recipe #282180 and steamed broccoli.

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Low Protein

Time 40m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

15 ounces plain tomatoes, diced with juice
1/4-1/3 cup sweet bell pepper, diced, I prefer orange, yellow, red not green, amount to taste
1 stalk celery, with green tops sliced
1/2 small onion, diced
1 small bay leaf
salt, to taste if using salt free canned tomatoes
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan.
  • Simmer until desired tenderness and thickness of sauce, about 30 minutes or longer.
  • Taste for additional seasonings.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Serve.

STEWED TOMATO PASTA



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"I'm the mother of two very active boys, and this flavorful dish is one they'll always eat," writes Tracey Jones from Chesapeake, Virginia. "Another reason I love it is I usually have the ingredients on hand."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 package (12 ounces) spiral pasta

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the tomatoes, broth, oil and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil. Add pasta. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 16-18 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK "STEWED" TOMATOES



Quick

Halving some of the tomatoes gives this side a range of textures.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon butter
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1/2 medium onion, diced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 pints grape or cherry tomatoes, 1 pint halved
1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium. Add celery, onion, and 1/2 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until water has evaporated and celery is tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes; cook until tomatoes are soft and juicy, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in basil; season with salt and pepper.

Tips for Making the Perfect Stewed Tomatoes

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will make a big difference in the final dish, so choose tomatoes that are ripe and have a good flavor.
  • Use a variety of tomatoes: Use a variety of tomato varieties to create a more complex flavor. For example, you could use Roma tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes.
  • Roast the tomatoes before stewing them: Roasting the tomatoes before stewing them will concentrate their flavor and make them more delicious.
  • Add aromatics to the stew: Add aromatics such as garlic, onions, and herbs to the stew to enhance the flavor.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes: Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Season the stew to taste: Season the stew to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.

Conclusion

Stewed tomatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be used in many different recipes. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your stewed tomatoes simple or complex, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give stewed tomatoes a try.

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