Best Tomato Purée Substitutes in Vegan Shakshuka
This recipe calls for 1 tbsp tomato purée. If you're out of tomato purée or need to adapt the recipe, here are 3 tested substitutes - each with a quantity guide and notes on how it changes the dish.
About This Substitution
Role in this recipe: Concentrated tomato flavour, colour, umami depth
When you want a different source of concentrated tomato flavour.
3 Substitutes for Tomato Purée in Vegan Shakshuka
1. Sundried tomato paste
Ratio: 1:1
More complex, slightly sweeter with a concentrated flavour. Excellent in pasta and stews.
2. Tinned chopped tomatoes (reduced)
Ratio: Cook down 400g tin to 3 - 4 tbsp
Time-consuming but produces a genuine concentrated tomato paste.
3. Sundried tomatoes (blended)
Ratio: 3 - 4 dried tomatoes per tbsp purée
Rich, complex and slightly tangy - a premium substitute that adds interesting depth.
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