What To Do With Leftover Tomatoes & Paste

A half-used tube or can of tomato paste can be a lifesaver for future meals. Leftover tomato paste should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. For long term storage, tomato paste can be portioned into an ice cube tray wrapped airtight in cling film and kept in the freezer.

You can then simply thaw a cube overnight in the fridge and stir it into soups, stews, or sauces for an instant hit of concentrated flavour!

If your tomatoes have not already been in the fridge, they should be allowed to ripen at room temperature for the best flavour. Ideally, the tomatoes should be placed upside down a plate, a technique that will keep them good for longer by limiting air flow around the stem and reducing oxidation. If the tomatoes have already reached peak ripeness or were refrigerated previously, it’s best to put them in the fridge. They should be placed upside down on a plate separate from other vegetables and should store for up to a week.

Tomatoes should be allowed to reach room temperature again before being cooked or served.

Pre-heat your barbeque and grill the tomatoes until the skin is charred. While the tomatoes are charring, separately mix Old El Paso Fajita Seasoning with mince beef and olive oil. Brown the mince on the barbeque for 4 minutes and add chopped onion and pepper with a squeeze of lime.

Separately grill the chillis and mix with the tomatoes, honey and lime to craft a zesty salsa. Heat the tortillas on the barbecue for 10 seconds.