Jersey Fresh Stewed Tomatoes

Jersey Fresh Stewed Tomatoes

Make this stewed tomato recipe with garden-fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, celery, and sweet onions. A little sugar cuts the acidity of the tomatoes. It’s a great side dish for chicken, ham, or fish.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 6 large tomatoes – peeled, cored, and chopped
  • ¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ½ cup chopped sweet onion
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

Step 1
Cook and stir tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and celery in a large skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat and continue to cook until bell pepper and onion are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in sugar, salt, oregano, basil, and pepper.

Step 2
Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir into the skillet. Simmer tomato mixture until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

37
Calories
0g
Fat
8g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 37
% Daily Value *
Total Fat0g 0%
Saturated Fat0g 1%
Sodium159mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate8g 3%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars5g
Protein2g
Vitamin C30mg 148%
Calcium22mg 2%
Iron1mg 3%
Potassium385mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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