calories in tomato puree!! OMGGGGG

LernRach
LernRach Posts: 286 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I made a shakshuka for breakfast, normally around the 280 mark depending on what veg I put in. I usually use Passata as it is low in calories and gives a rich tomato flavour! I didn't have any this morning and had to use tomato puree - IT WAS 100 CALORIES FOR 100G!! OMG, is just mental, whhy so high? and how come on WW and slimming world its free??


OK, rant over...

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  • Be11adonna
    Be11adonna Posts: 55 Member
    Shocking the calorie content of some of these products. Maybe use fresh crushed tomatoes next time? By the way, I love Shakshouka, it has been a long time since I had it, thanks for bringing this up, will do it tomorrow!
  • LernRach
    LernRach Posts: 286 Member
    I used fresh tomatoes as well, but it needs a stronger flavour too, which real tomatoes don't do. The Passata normally works wonders... Moral of story, make sure you have all ingredients before starting to cook. Lol I could have a piece of dark chocolate for that 100calories
  • litsy3
    litsy3 Posts: 783 Member
    Tomato puree is concentrated, so is going to be more calorie-dense. To get the same effect as passata, you'll want to use a small amount of tomato puree and add the water back in. Both are just made of tomatoes.
  • buzz3d269
    buzz3d269 Posts: 87 Member
    I'd never heard of shakshuka, had to go look it up! Looks yummy, will have to try making it :)
  • LernRach
    LernRach Posts: 286 Member
    I bulk it up with loads of spinach leaves, cabbage etc because those are relatively low calories and filling! always needs some chilli though!!!

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