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Homemade Tomato Chips Recipe

April 10, 2020

Take advantage of your summer bounty and make these delicious chips. Use them to dress up dishes or as a healthy snack alternative.

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Crispy Tomato Goodness

These crispy little chips are packed with tomato flavor. They're made using a dehydrator and simple ingredients. It's a great way to preserve fresh summer tomato flavor for longer.

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Gathering the materials

You will need: tomatoes (6 medium roma yields about 1 cup of chips) / a serrated knife / cutting board / wire rack / 2 tablespoons salt / 2 tablespoons dried basil / 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar / dehydrator 

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Cut the Tomatoes

Remove the stem top of the tomatoes. Cut them in slices no thicker than 1/4 inch. 

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Salt the Tomatoes

Place the tomatoes on a wire rack over the sink or baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Allow to sit for 10 minutes. Turn the tomatoes over and repeat. This will season the chips and draw out excess moisture.

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