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2-Minute Healthy Ketchup

Modified: Oct 11, 2022 · Published: Sep 2, 2015 by Iosune Robles · This post may contain affiliate links

4.87 from 23 votes
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2-Minute healthy ketchup recipe | simpleveganblog.com #vegan #glutenfree #healthy

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!

How to make healthy ketchup in 2 minutes | simpleveganblog.com #vegan #glutenfree #healthy

Tip:

  • Feel free to use other sweeteners, any other vinegar or your favorite herbs and spices.

2-Minute healthy ketchup | simpleveganblog.com #vegan #glutenfree #healthy

2-Minute healthy ketchup recipe | simpleveganblog.com #vegan #glutenfree #healthy
4.87 from 23 votes

2-Minute Healthy Ketchup

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.
Prep: 2 minutes mins
Total: 2 minutes mins
Servings: 1 jar
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Ingredients 
 

  • 1 cup tomato paste
  • 4 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Sea salt to taste, optional
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Instructions 

  • Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
  • Try the ketchup and adjust if you want.

Notes

  • The nutritional info has been calculated for 1/10 of the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.6g | Protein: 1.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 27mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 8.1g
Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below and let me know how it was!
Course: How to, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Author: Iosune Robles

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Comments

  1. Christopher Glenn says

    April 25, 2018 at 7:48 pm

    Doesn't "4 tbsp maple syrup" have as much refined sugar as the stored bought kind?

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      April 28, 2018 at 6:00 am

      Hi Christopher! Maple syrup is much healthier than white sugar and store-bought ketchup has way more sugar 🙂

      Reply
      • Trish says

        May 15, 2019 at 8:49 pm

        It'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 9:03 am

        Hi Trish! Thanks for your comment 🙂

      • Alejandro says

        February 20, 2020 at 3:11 pm

        I agree with you Trish. Maple syrup is not healthy. Anything that is processed i am skeptical about. I am going to use Dates instead of Maple Syrup 🙂

    • Alejandro says

      February 20, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      Yes i agree. Maple syrup is not healthy. Better off using Dates.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        March 09, 2020 at 3:18 pm

        Hi Alejandro! Thanks for your comment 🙂

  2. Robert Helton says

    October 31, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    I'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!

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      November 01, 2017 at 9:38 am

      Hi Robert! So glad you like our blog 🙂 Have a nice day!

      Reply
  3. Daniel says

    July 24, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    What tomato paste do you recommend using for the recipe?

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      July 25, 2017 at 10:21 am

      Hi Daniel! I live in Spain, so I use a Spanish brand, but I think any tomato paste will do. Have a nice day!

      Reply
  4. Edwina says

    March 14, 2017 at 5:27 am

    This looks so quick and easy. I was looking for a healthier alternative to store bought. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      March 15, 2017 at 10:27 am

      Hi Edwina! You're so welcome 😀 Hope you like it!

      Reply
  5. Vanessa says

    October 24, 2016 at 8:10 pm

    Hi there
    This is great - shared with my FB followers and direct link to your page ?Fabulous

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      October 31, 2016 at 11:15 am

      Hi Vanessa! Thank you sooo much. Have a nice day! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Nat says

    October 12, 2016 at 5:56 am

    I don't have maple syrup, would agave work? I know its not healthy but still.

    Reply
    • Nat says

      October 12, 2016 at 5:58 am

      Would distilled vinegar work as well? I'm limited for options..

      Reply
      • Ole says

        October 14, 2016 at 1:30 am

        Yes 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 11:34 am

        Hi Ole! Thanks for your comment 😀

      • Iosune says

        October 17, 2016 at 11:23 am

        Hi Nat! Feel free to use any vinegar you want 😉

    • Ole says

      October 14, 2016 at 1:28 am

      Agave can be healthy, it all depends on the producer! And yes, that would definitely work, or Honey, Stevia etc...

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        October 17, 2016 at 11:35 am

        Hi Ole! I'm agree, I also use agave syrup sometimes 😀

      • Susan says

        November 12, 2016 at 10:42 am

        I agree ?

      • Iosune says

        November 16, 2016 at 12:59 pm

        Thanks for your comment Susan!

    • Iosune says

      October 17, 2016 at 11:22 am

      Hi Nat! You can use agave syrup as well 🙂

      Reply
  7. Mirjam says

    August 11, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    5 stars
    Hello!
    Instead of Onion Powder do you think we can use fresh onion as well?
    Thank you for the great recipes! Mirjam

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      August 31, 2016 at 9:52 am

      Hi Mirjam! I think it could work 🙂 You're welcome!

      Reply
      • Donna says

        July 06, 2017 at 2:36 am

        4 stars
        Besides anything in the onion family (allergy) and garlic which I use sparingly what else would you suggest to flavor it? Herbs? Thanks

      • Iosune says

        July 06, 2017 at 1:00 pm

        Hi Donna! Just omit this ingredient, add some dried herb or even nutritional yeast. Have a nice day!

  8. Ole says

    May 25, 2016 at 10:46 pm

    I 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.

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      May 27, 2016 at 11:07 am

      Hi Ole! Thans a lot for the ideas 😉 Have a beautiful day!

      Reply
  9. Malin Andersson says

    March 14, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks 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.

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      March 21, 2016 at 9:39 am

      Thank you so much Malin! Have a nice day 😀

      Reply
  10. Anders Svensson says

    March 14, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    5 stars
    I 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.

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      March 21, 2016 at 9:38 am

      Thanks a lot Anders! I love simple recipes so much 😀

      Reply
  11. Megan says

    January 20, 2016 at 2:13 am

    How 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!

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      January 25, 2016 at 11:26 am

      Hi 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 😉

      Reply
      • John Mitchell says

        January 31, 2018 at 3:54 am

        When I stored it in the fridge it hardens up. What do I do to dilute it?

      • Iosune says

        January 31, 2018 at 5:07 pm

        Hi John! Add some water or any other liquid 🙂

  12. Emily says

    October 29, 2015 at 9:01 am

    I 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.

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      October 29, 2015 at 11:16 am

      Hi Emily! I love this recipe because is soooo simple 😉 I'm glad you liked it 😀

      Reply
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