Tomato Jam with chia seeds (Vegan, SOS free)

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).

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.

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.

Print Pin Rate

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: 14 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*

Total Fat 0g 0%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 2mg 0%

Potassium 123mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 3g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 1g

Protein 0g 0%

Vitamin A 7.1%

Vitamin C 7.7%

Calcium 2.1%

Iron 1.7%

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

Tried this recipe?Mention @PlantBasedRecipe or tag #MyPlantBasedRecipe!

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).

Save or share this recipe

Save this recipe on Pinterest to try it out later!

• About
• Latest Posts

Jen deHaan

Owner at Plant Based Recipe

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.

Latest posts by Jen deHaan (see all)

• Deluxe Sunomono Salad recipe (Vegan, oil free, low fat) - February 13, 2019
• Vegan sweet and sour stir fry recipe (Oil free, low fat) - February 12, 2019
• How to cook perfect potatoes in the Instant Pot - February 6, 2019