Un-Tomato Ketchup

No tomatoes? No problem. This sneaky little condiment pulls off a convincing ketchup using ingredients you’d never guess.

Cooked carrots give it the body and natural sweetness, beets provide that deep red color, and lemon juice brings the tangy kick that makes ketchup, well, ketchup.

Onion powder, garlic, oregano, and a pinch of salt round out the flavor, and the whole thing blends up in about 5 minutes.

It’s a lifesaver for anyone avoiding nightshades, watching their sugar intake, or just curious about what ketchup would taste like if tomatoes never existed.

Kitchen Tips

• Cook the carrots and beets until very soft so they blend completely smooth
• Blend on high for at least a full minute to eliminate any graininess
• Adjust the lemon juice to taste. More lemon means a tangier, more ketchup-like flavor
• Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to a week
• Try it on burgers, fries, and meatloaf. You might be surprised how well it works