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–+ cup
Tomato powder in a jar.

Dehydrating Tomato Skins For Tomato Powder

Discover the simple yet effective process of dehydrating tomato skins to create your own nutrient-rich tomato powder.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 1 cup
Calories: 20kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Blender or food processor
  • Mason jar with lid and ring

Ingredients

  • Tomato skins

Instructions

  • Line the baking sheets with parchment paper. Lay the tomato skins out onto the baking sheets. Do not overlap the tomato skins you want them to be laid out as flat as possible so they will dehydrate quickly.
  • Place the baking trays in a 120°F - 160°F oven. Allow to bake for 3.5 - 4 hours. Every hour alternate racks if you're dehydrating multiple trays so they dehydrate evenly. Depending on how much tomato is left on the skin will ultimately determine the time it takes to dehydrate. They should be extremely dry and crumbly. If they are rubbery they need to process longer.
  • Once the tomato skins are completely dry run them through a food processor or blender until you have a fine powder.
  • Store the tomato powder in an airtight container to help ensure the powder last longer.

Notes

If stored properly in an airtight container in a dry, cool, dark place it will last up to a year.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 20kcal