Tomato Powder
Learn how to turn leftover tomato peels into an incredibly useful and versatile pantry staple!
Equipment
- 1 food dehydrator
- 1 blender, spice grinder, or mortar/pestle or any other tool for making a powder
Materials
- tomato skins
Instructions
- Dehydrate skins at 135°F for 6 hours, or until they are dry and brittle.
- Blend or grind them into a fine powder. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Notes
Alternative drying methods:
Oven: Bake skins on a sheet of parchment paper at 200°F for 1.5 to 3 hours. Check regularly to make sure they don't burn.
Sun-Dried: Place tomato skins on a drying rack or tray and leave them in a sunny spot outside. They make take up to 3 days to dry completely. (I have not tried this method)