Tomato Puree
Ingredients:
1. Three large tomatoes
2. Two cups of water
3. Small amount of garlic, onions, pepper.
Cooking Method and Preparation:
1. Thoroughly cleanse and dice tomatoes.
2. Add tomatoes to a large pot and then add water.
3. Simmer until tomatoes have turned into sauce, puree if needed.
4. Saute garlic, onions and pepper in a skillet prior to adding to the sauce.
Nutrition Value of 165g of Tomato:
|
1. |
Vitamin A |
74ug |
|
2. |
Vitamin E |
1.49mg |
|
3. |
Vitamin B1 |
0.08mg |
|
4. |
Vitamin B2 |
0.03mg |
|
5. |
Niacin |
1.16mg |
|
6. |
Vitamin B6 |
0.13mg |
|
7. |
Folate |
36.8ug |
|
8. |
Pantothentic Acid |
0.28mg |
|
9. |
Biotin |
3.8ug |
|
10. |
Vitamin C |
24.8mg |
|
11. |
Dietary Fiber |
1.65g |
|
12. |
Potassium |
347mg |
|
13. |
Calcium |
11.6mg |
|
14. |
Magnesium |
14.8mg |
|
15. |
Phosphorus |
42.9mg |
|
16. |
Copper |
0.07mg |
|
17. |
Manganese |
0.13mg |
|
18. |
Zinc |
0.17mg |
|
19. |
Iron |
0.33g |
|
20. |
Selenium |
1.65ug |
Remarks of Tomato Puree:
Tomato is rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant which can boost immune system of the growing baby. Vitamin C also helps the growing baby in absorbing iron - an element that is needed for red blood cell formation.
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