How to Make Jersey Fresh Stewed Tomatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a simple and delicious way to make the most out of the summer's bounty of fresh tomatoes, look no further than this recipe for Jersey Fresh Stewed Tomatoes. This classic dish is a fantastic way to showcase the natural sweetness and juiciness of ripe tomatoes, and it's perfect for enjoying as a side dish, topping for pasta, or as a base for soups and sauces.

One of the great things about this recipe is that it requires just a handful of ingredients, and it's incre...

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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
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch

Information

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

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

    37 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 159mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 385mg