Spiced Tomato Drink
Elevate your beverage game with this bold and flavorful Spiced Tomato Drink—a savory delight that combines the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes with the warm, aromatic spices of cumin, coriander, and paprika. Perfectly balanced with a hint of heat from optional green chili and the tangy brightness of fresh lemon juice, this drink is a comforting, versatile treat that can be served warm or chilled. Strained to silky smoothness and seasoned to perfection, it’s a true showcase of simple ingredients transformed into a refreshingly unique drink. Garnished with fresh cilantro for an herby finish, this recipe is easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for brunch, a light appetizer, or a nourishing pick-me-up.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium fresh ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 sprigs fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 piece fresh green chili (optional, finely chopped)
Instructions
Wash and roughly chop the fresh ripe tomatoes into large pieces.
In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped tomatoes and 1 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and slightly broken down.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the tomato mixture to cool slightly.
Using a blender or immersion blender, puree the tomato mixture until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a clean bowl to remove any seeds or skins.
Return the strained tomato juice to the saucepan and place it on low heat.
Stir in ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, black pepper, salt, and sugar. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
Simmer for 2-3 more minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice for a bright, tangy finish.
Pour the spiced tomato drink into serving glasses while warm, or let cool and serve chilled over ice.
Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs and finely chopped green chili if desired for an added kick.
Serve immediately and enjoy this savory, spiced tomato beverage!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
123 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1211 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1318 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
