Tomato Paste Supreme

Store in freezer to maintain the best flavor.

4 quarts ripe tomatoes

13

cup chopped onions

1 teaspoon oregano

13

cup chopped celery

12

cup chopped carrots

2 tablespoons basil leaves

14

teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

Cook all ingredients over low heat until vegetables are tender. Strain through a sieve, and simmer the puree until thick. Spread on Fruit Roll sheets or spread on trays lined with plastic wrap (be sure not to cover the center hole or the side vent hole on the outer edge of the dehydrator trays). Dry at 115°F(38°C) for 10-12 hours or until moisture has been removed. Roll up like scrolls in fresh plastic wrap and store in airtight containers for rehydrating later as tomato paste.

Herb Stuffing

Great in turkey or chicken.

2 tablespoons dried parsley

12

cup butter

12 teaspoon dried sage

1 teaspoon dried savory

2 teaspoons dried chervil

14

cup each dried onion, celery

2 1 12 lb. loaves bread, cubed

12

teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried marjoram

 

 

Mix all ingredients, plus juice from roasting pan or other liquid, to moisten. Bake covered for 1 hour in 325° oven.

Makes about 2 quarts.

Salad Crunchies

Zesty for any salad!

Dehydrate the following vegetables:

After they are dry and crisp,

12

cup onions

chop them into pieces in the blender

12

cup carrots

and add the following:

12

cup tomatoes

12 cup bacon bits

12

cup peppers

14

cup roasted sunflower seeds

 

 

14

cup soy nuts

Mix thoroughly and sprinkle on salads. Add salad dressing and toss. Keep unused portion in the refrigerator in an airtight container to preserve crunchiness.

Use 1 teaspoon per serving.

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Nesco Food Dehydrator manual Tomato Paste Supreme, Teaspoon garlic powder Teaspoon salt

Food Dehydrator specifications

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