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Hi Violette,
I don't want to sound too alarmist about Bisphenol A (BPA) issue, but you should
think twice about using drained tomato juice leftover from canned tomatoes. BPA is
a endocrine-
I would say don't take the risk and throw the drained tomato juice away. Tomatoes, like citrus fruits, are highly acidic which can exacerbate the leaching of BPA into foods.
To be on the safe side, I suggest you buy organic tomato in glass jars or tetra paks,
usually more expensive and difficult to find in the stores (Pomi Tomatoes, Trader
Joe's Tomatoes). Alternatively, you might want to consider canning or bottling tomatoes
at home with BPA-
Home canning is easy and fun, but to be very honest, the process is a lot of work. Unless you use a lot of tomatoes in cooking, it won't be worth your while to can or bottle tomatoes yourself.
Having said the above, I've listed a few ways that you can put the tomato juices from canned diced tomatoes to good use. Remember, if you want to cook with the drained tomato juice, make sure it's from BPA free tomato cans.
What Can You Do with Leftover Tomato Juices?
1. You can stew/braise/poach less tender cuts of beef or chicken in tomato juice
instead of water, broth or wine. It's also great as a low-
Tomato juice is a wonderful complement to many summer foods such as pan-
2. You can freeze leftover tomato juice in ice cube trays, and keep them in a Ziploc bag. Then use it as part of a broth for beef or vegetables soup. Simply pop some basil, oregano, bay leaf and a handful of your favorite vegetables such as celery, broccoli, cabbage, etc (mixed frozen vegetables or any leftover roasted veggies are also great) into a large soup pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
And, if you're a huge fan of thick, creamy soups like me, then throw in yellow squash, zucchini, potatoes, some cherry tomatoes, barley or canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas). Season with salt and a good dash of pepper to taste.
If you want a complete meal, add cooked brown rice, cooked pasta, diced cooked chicken
or ground beef to this basic tomato-
3. The next time when you boil pasta, rice or couscous, replace water (or in addition to water) with the leftover tomato juice, and you'll be rewarded with tastier and richer flavor. This delicious rice with chorizo recipe is my personal favorite and I make it every week. It's really easy, inexpensive and always a big hit with my 2 boys. You can add any herbs or spices you like. I prefer to keep things simple – just salt and a bit of chili powder
Heat olive oil in a large non-
Toss in 1 cup uncooked rice, 2-
4. Another great way to use leftover juice from canned diced tomato is, make a healthy
low-
Add some pureed roasted red pepper (or use TJ's red pepper paste ) and seasonings
such as basil, parsley, garlic, onion, oregano, rosemary, etc and a small amount
of cornstarch (about 1 teaspoon for ¼ -
5. If your plastic food container has a bad smell, here's how you can use tomato
juice to get rid of foul odors and deodorize plastic containers the Eco-
Pour a small amount of tomato juice onto a dish washing sponge and wipe it around
the inside of your plastic container. Then wash the container and lid in warm, soapy
water. Rinse well and dry with a dish towel. Keep them separately in the freezer
for a few days. The plastic container will be odor-
You can also use tomato juice to eliminate fridge odors. Thoroughly wipe the insides
of the refrigerator and freezer with a sponge or washcloth doused in undiluted tomato
juice. Then rinse with warm, soapy water and wipe dry. If any odor remains, repeat
the entire process 1-
By Rebecca Garcia
I hate throwing food in the bin but I don't know what to do with leftover tomato juices. I have 4 cans full of juice (liquid) from canned diced tomatoes sitting in the refrigerator. Any simple recipes or ideas for drained tomato juice other than chili, goulash and Bloody Mary. Thank you. – Violette, Arizona.
