I barely ate ketchup when I was a child, except when I ate French fries or burgers in a fast food restaurant, however, Alberto loves it and he could eat ketchup with almost everything.
Many parents use ketchup to get their children to eat vegetables, but ketchup is full of refined sugar, so it’s not the healthiest food on the planet.
This healthy ketchup is ready in just 2 minutes, you just need to mix all the ingredients in a bowl! It doesn’t taste exactly like store-bought ketchup, but it’s so delicious and good for your health.
The “French fries” you can see in the pictures are baked, I avoid fried food because they make me feel sick and I love baked potatoes, they’re crispy and really tasty!
You don’t have to give up your favorite foods to be healthy, just find healthier alternatives, you’re gonna love them!
Tip:
- Feel free to use other sweeteners, any other vinegar or your favorite herbs and spices.
2-Minute Healthy Ketchup
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Total Time: 2 mins
- Yield: 1 jar 1x
- Category: Sauce, How to
- Cuisine: Vegan, American
To make this 2-minute healthy ketchup you just need to mix all the ingredients in a bowl. In addition, all the ingredients are really easy to get.
Ingredients
- 1 cup tomato paste (270 g)
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- Sea salt to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Try the ketchup and adjust if you want.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of the recipe
- Calories: 44
- Sugar: 8.1g
- Sodium: 27mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 10.6g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Protein: 1.2g
DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?
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Jax says
April 7, 2019 at 02:58Went great till mayple syrup…diabetics can not have it.
Iosune says
April 16, 2019 at 11:56Hi Jax! Just add 1 or 2 dates instead and blend all the ingredients 🙂
Bella says
March 26, 2019 at 18:01Can this be stored in the fridge? And if so for how long? Thanks!
Iosune says
March 28, 2019 at 04:54Hi Bella! Yes, of course. It lasts for up to a week 🙂
Gigi J Wong says
February 19, 2019 at 08:42Soooo good! It’s better than store bought ketchup! I’ll be making this from now on instead of buying ketchup! A plus that I had all the ingredients in my kitchen! Thanks for the recipe! I just followed you on IG!
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Iosune says
February 19, 2019 at 12:23Hi Gigi! I’m so happy to hear that 🙂 You’re so welcome! And thanks for following me on IG too. Have a nice day!
Kelsey says
January 20, 2019 at 08:12Great recipe! Love the overall flavor. Didn’t have onion powder, so I used garlic powder and even added a little cayenne and Tabasco for a kick.
Should this ketchup be stored solely in the fridge? Just curious.
Iosune says
January 21, 2019 at 08:49Hi Kelsey! Thanks a lot 🙂 Yes, you should keep it in the fridge 🙂
Marissa says
September 15, 2018 at 07:49How long does this last? Can it be made ahead?
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Iosune says
September 15, 2018 at 08:19Hi Marissa! Up to a week, and yes, it can 🙂
Kulpreet Chahal says
August 25, 2018 at 09:15nice sharing. thanks for the recipe. good one.
Iosune says
August 27, 2018 at 10:46Hi Kulpreet! Thanks a lot 🙂
Shanasy Bratt says
August 20, 2018 at 19:12Thanks for this quick and handy recipe! I’ve shared this with my FB group ‘Super Quick Plant-Based Recipes’. They will love it AND your site! If you have any other recipes that only take 5-20 min., please let me know and I”ll be happy to promote your site again.
Iosune says
August 23, 2018 at 11:06Hi Shanasy! You’re so welcome 🙂 So glad you liked it!
Craig Frischling says
May 17, 2018 at 23:50You should try True Made ketchup. It has no corn syrup and half the sugar of regular ketchup. They use a vegetable puree (butternut squash, carrot) to sweeten it and that also adds vitamins. If you really want to make your own at home, I’d take a cue from the True Made label and replace half of the maple syrup (or other sweetener) with butternut squash and carrot puree.
Iosune says
May 23, 2018 at 09:36Hi Craig! Thanks a lot for your comment, although I prefer to make my own ketchup 🙂
Christopher Glenn says
April 25, 2018 at 19:48Doesn’t “4 tbsp maple syrup” have as much refined sugar as the stored bought kind?
Iosune says
April 28, 2018 at 06:00Hi Christopher! Maple syrup is much healthier than white sugar and store-bought ketchup has way more sugar 🙂
Trish says
May 15, 2019 at 20:49It’s a myth that maple syrup is healthier than white sugar, people are inclined to think that if a product is more “natural” then it must be better for us. But this is a fallacy, biologically all simple sugars have the same effect on our bodies– the only difference is the amount of simple sugar in a product. So sure, you can use a little more honey than you can high fructose corn syrup, but that tablespoon of honey and 1/2 tablespoon of corn syrup do exactly the same thing once they’re inside your stomach–they’re both toxic foods that are linked to increased disease, weight gain, and poor health. Luckily you can make this recipe healthy by omitting the maple syrup and blending the mixture with an apple instead, fruit (even when blended) retains fiber and nutrients that slows the release of insulin and keeps blood sugars stable.
Iosune says
May 16, 2019 at 09:03Hi Trish! Thanks for your comment 🙂
Robert Helton says
October 31, 2017 at 20:41I’m new to plant based eating. This ketchup is super yummy.
I like to take cracker, spread a little raw peanut butter on it and top with a wee dollop of this ketchup.
To die for!
Or some of your aioli aand the ketcup for oven fries- oil free, I will never eat traditional chips/fries agin.
Love your blog, thanks for the inspiration!
Iosune says
November 1, 2017 at 09:38Hi Robert! So glad you like our blog 🙂 Have a nice day!
Daniel says
July 24, 2017 at 20:18What tomato paste do you recommend using for the recipe?
Iosune says
July 25, 2017 at 10:21Hi Daniel! I live in Spain, so I use a Spanish brand, but I think any tomato paste will do. Have a nice day!
Edwina says
March 14, 2017 at 05:27This looks so quick and easy. I was looking for a healthier alternative to store bought. Thanks for sharing.
Iosune says
March 15, 2017 at 10:27Hi Edwina! You’re so welcome 😀 Hope you like it!
Vanessa says
October 24, 2016 at 20:10Hi there
This is great – shared with my FB followers and direct link to your page ?Fabulous
Iosune says
October 31, 2016 at 11:15Hi Vanessa! Thank you sooo much. Have a nice day! 🙂
Nat says
October 12, 2016 at 05:56I don’t have maple syrup, would agave work? I know its not healthy but still.
Nat says
October 12, 2016 at 05:58Would distilled vinegar work as well? I’m limited for options..
Ole says
October 14, 2016 at 01:30Yes it would work, it is just created a little different than traditional Vinegar… Usually White / Clear, and can involve Alcohol, and be made from bad GMO Corn etc…
Iosune says
October 17, 2016 at 11:34Hi Ole! Thanks for your comment 😀
Iosune says
October 17, 2016 at 11:23Hi Nat! Feel free to use any vinegar you want 😉
Ole says
October 14, 2016 at 01:28Agave can be healthy, it all depends on the producer! And yes, that would definitely work, or Honey, Stevia etc…
Iosune says
October 17, 2016 at 11:35Hi Ole! I’m agree, I also use agave syrup sometimes 😀
Susan says
November 12, 2016 at 10:42I agree ?
Iosune says
November 16, 2016 at 12:59Thanks for your comment Susan!
Iosune says
October 17, 2016 at 11:22Hi Nat! You can use agave syrup as well 🙂
Mirjam says
August 11, 2016 at 15:32Hello!
Instead of Onion Powder do you think we can use fresh onion as well?
Thank you for the great recipes! Mirjam
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Iosune says
August 31, 2016 at 09:52Hi Mirjam! I think it could work 🙂 You’re welcome!
Donna says
July 6, 2017 at 02:36Besides anything in the onion family (allergy) and garlic which I use sparingly what else would you suggest to flavor it? Herbs? Thanks
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Iosune says
July 6, 2017 at 13:00Hi Donna! Just omit this ingredient, add some dried herb or even nutritional yeast. Have a nice day!
Ole says
May 25, 2016 at 22:46I haven’t tried the recipe, but i’m sure it’s good, as it looks very simular to one, that i’ve been using for years!
I make mine thinner,simply by adding Water…
Besides Onion Powder, i also add some Garlic Powder, it gives it a really nice taste as well as smell.
I also give the Pepper Grinder a few spins.
Iosune says
May 27, 2016 at 11:07Hi Ole! Thans a lot for the ideas 😉 Have a beautiful day!
Malin Andersson says
March 14, 2016 at 15:53Thanks for sharing the secret recipe with us. The tomato ketchup recipe looks thick and flavorful with those lovely ingredients. It sounds wonderful. It would be helpful for everybody, who would like to cook tomato ketchup recipe. As usual, the pictures look stunning.
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Iosune says
March 21, 2016 at 09:39Thank you so much Malin! Have a nice day 😀
Anders Svensson says
March 14, 2016 at 15:31I have made this recipe last night with fried rice. The taste of this recipe was so yummy. I like this a lot, because it takes only few minutes to make.
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Iosune says
March 21, 2016 at 09:38Thanks a lot Anders! I love simple recipes so much 😀
Megan says
January 20, 2016 at 02:13How long can this be stored for? Could I make it ahead/keep it in refrigerator in place of my usual organic ketchup? Thanks for sharing!
Iosune says
January 25, 2016 at 11:26Hi Megan! It lasts for at least 1 week, but I think it could last even longer… If it smells and tastes well, you can eat it 😉 I alway keep it in the fridge 😉
John Mitchell says
January 31, 2018 at 03:54When I stored it in the fridge it hardens up. What do I do to dilute it?
Iosune says
January 31, 2018 at 17:07Hi John! Add some water or any other liquid 🙂
Emily says
October 29, 2015 at 09:01I made this tonight for burgers and fries. You’re right that it doesn’t really taste like storebought ketchup, but it is really good! Much stronger flavor, and the tomato really shines through. I liked it a lot, especially how quick it was to make.
Iosune says
October 29, 2015 at 11:16Hi Emily! I love this recipe because is soooo simple 😉 I’m glad you liked it 😀