2008 Tomato Juice Cocktail

By boandozzy

3/4 cup equals 69 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 614 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Diabetic Exchange: 2 vegetable.

Originally published as Tomato Juice Cocktail in Light & Tasty February/March 2007, p47

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound tomatoes (about 4 small), sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sliced celery
• 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool.

Transfer tomato mixture to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled. Yield: 2 servings.