Name: Basic Tomato Jam with Chia Seeds
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 14 Servings
Ingredients: 4 cups tomato (diced); 1/3 cup onion (diced); 2/3 cup apple (diced); 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar; 3 Tbsp chia seeds

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Tomato jam is an excellent and versatile condiment to add to your repertoire. You can use it in sandwiches, on "carrot dogs" (as a replacement for ketchup), in your buddah bowls and so on. You could quite possibly use this sauce in place of tomato paste too. It's really healthy too, containing vegetables, chia seeds, and apple cider vinegar - with no additives unhealthy additions like salt or sugar. As such, this recipe is salt, oil, and sugar free (SOS free).

Vegan Tomato jam with chia seeds recipe — This tomato jam recipe uses chia seeds to thicken the jam and turn it into a delicious condiment.

The main task is reducing the ingredients down on the stovetop. You want to reduce the moisture from the tomatoes so the jam is thick and flavorful. This takes a bit of time and stirring. However, the result is worth it. This recipe yields so much jam you will probably want to freeze some for later.

Tomato jam recipe using chia seeds to thicken.

Basic Tomato Jam with Chia Seeds

This simple tomato jam is an excellent alternative to ketchup (and is much healthier!). It's very easy to make.

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Course: Sauces, Spreads & Condiments

Cuisine: American, Fusion

Keyword: apple, apple cider vinegar, chia jam, chia seeds, onions, tomatoes

Prep Time: 35 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Servings: Servings

Calories: 25kcal

Author: Jen deHaan

Ingredients

4 cups tomato diced
1/3 cup onion diced
2/3 cup apple diced
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 Tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

Pulse the tomatoes in a food processor, or dice into chunks.
Dice or food process the apples and onions.
Add the tomatoes, apples, and onions to a large pot on the stove, and simmer until most juices evaporate (this could take up to an hour, it depends on the water content in your tomatoes).
Once liquids are reduced, add the apple cider vinegar and chia seeds and stir well.
Let cool in a glass bowl or jar, and then refrigerate or freeze once cool.

Notes

Yields about 3 cups of tomato jam.

Nutrition Facts

Basic Tomato Jam with Chia Seeds

Amount Per Serving

Calories 25

% Daily Value*

Fat 0g0%

Saturated Fat 0g0%

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 2mg0%

Potassium 123mg4%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 0g0%

Vitamin A 355IU7%

Vitamin C 6.4mg8%

Calcium 21mg2%

Iron 0.3mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Tomato jam with chia seeds recipe — The tomatoes offer a rich and bright color, which will look lovely in your next vegan buddah bowl.

The jam will thicken a bit in the fridge as the chia seeds gelatinize. You can also adjust the consistency by adding or reducing the amount of chia seeds you use (for instance, if the jam doesn't thicken enough for your liking overnight, you can always add some more the next morning). This tomato jam will keep for about 5 days or so in the fridge. As with any tomato-based product, don't push it too much (tomatoes are unsafe if they turn).

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Jen is a dance fitness instructor and plant-based nutrition enthusiast living in British Columbia, Canada. She has over 19 years experience in software, graphics, and art, including many years in Silicon Valley corporations. Jen completed the Developing Healthy Communities graduate program at Tufts University's Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy.