Beet and Carrot Ketchup

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Summary

It’s time to graduate from the ketchup we knew as kids with processed sugar and (un)natural flavorings, to the adult ketchup version with whole foods and healing spices. This recipe makes quite a bit, so our recommendation is either to store half in the fridge and half in the freezer or cut the recipe in half if you think one cup of ketchup is plenty for you and your family (see Chef’s Notes for storage tips). Have fun playing with this superfood ketchup in a variety of recipes.

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins

Ingredients

 1 cup beets (peeled and cut into cubes)
 ½ cup carrots (washed and sliced)
 6 oz organic tomato puree (unsalted, jarred, or BPA-free canned)
 ¼ cup white wine vinegar
 ½ cup organic applesauce
 ½ tsp onion powder
  tsp allspice
 ¼ tsp salt (optional)

Directions

1

Boil the beets and carrots: Fill a medium stovetop pot with the beets and enough water to cover them with approximately 2 inches of water on top.

2

Bring the water to a boil and cook the beets for approximately 20 minutes or until tender by testing with a fork. Add the carrots 10 minutes into cooking the beets.

3

Once the beets and carrots are tender, remove them from the heat and drain.

4

Add the beets and carrots to a blender or food processor along with the remaining ketchup ingredients. Blend until smooth.

5

Taste for additional ingredients of choice (more applesauce for sweetness or more vinegar for tart).

Chef's Notes

Cooking the beets and carrots
We would recommend boiling over roasting the beets and carrots as roasting makes them too dry to make a ketchup paste.

Prep Ahead
Cook the beets and carrots ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Storage
Store the ketchup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 30 days. We recommend splitting the ketchup in half so you have some for the week and bringing the frozen ketchup to the refrigerator 48 hours before the following week.

Ingredients

 1 cup beets (peeled and cut into cubes)
 ½ cup carrots (washed and sliced)
 6 oz organic tomato puree (unsalted, jarred, or BPA-free canned)
 ¼ cup white wine vinegar
 ½ cup organic applesauce
 ½ tsp onion powder
  tsp allspice
 ¼ tsp salt (optional)

Directions

1

Boil the beets and carrots: Fill a medium stovetop pot with the beets and enough water to cover them with approximately 2 inches of water on top.

2

Bring the water to a boil and cook the beets for approximately 20 minutes or until tender by testing with a fork. Add the carrots 10 minutes into cooking the beets.

3

Once the beets and carrots are tender, remove them from the heat and drain.

4

Add the beets and carrots to a blender or food processor along with the remaining ketchup ingredients. Blend until smooth.

5

Taste for additional ingredients of choice (more applesauce for sweetness or more vinegar for tart).

Beet and Carrot Ketchup