Nesco Food Dehydrator Tomato Paste Supreme, Herb Stuffing, Salad Crunchies, Zesty for any salad

Tomato Paste Supreme

Store in freezer to maintain the best flavor.

4 quarts ripe tomatoes		1⁄3	cup chopped onions
1 teaspoon oregano		1⁄3	cup chopped celery
1⁄2	cup chopped carrots	2 tablespoons basil leaves
1⁄4	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	1⁄2	cup butter
1⁄2 teaspoon dried sage	1 teaspoon dried savory
2 teaspoons dried chervil	1⁄4	cup each dried onion, celery
2 1 1⁄2 lb. loaves bread, cubed	1⁄2	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,
1⁄2	cup onions	chop them into pieces in the blender
1⁄2	cup carrots	and add the following:
1⁄2	cup tomatoes	1⁄2 cup bacon bits
1⁄2	cup peppers	1⁄4	cup roasted sunflower seeds
		1⁄4	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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