Have no fear! Even if you have a nightshade allergy, you can still have ketchup! This Nightshade-Free Ketchup recipe is gluten-free, allergy-free, vegan, paleo, and sugar-free! Perfect for any diet and super-packed with “sneaky” healthy veggie nutrition!
The condiment classic, revolutionized! I always laugh when I see in my analytics that one of the most trafficked posts on Strength and Sunshine is my “What To Avoid With A Nightshade Allergy” post. Now, being a good food allergy influencer, I knew that meant you guys wanted to learn more about nightshade allergies. So if you haven’t checked out that post, I suggest you read it or refresh your brain with what exactly a nightshade allergy means when it comes to the foods that can and can’t be eaten.
Tomatoes are sadly (tragically) the big iconic nightshade we all know. I say tragically because you know how I feel about my ketchup. “My name is Rebecca and I am a ketchup addict.” The torment of not being able to dip your yucca fries in ketchup? Scary thoughts, nightmares, ah! I couldn’t let my nightshade-free food allergy brethren suffer like that!
I can always find a solution for you; that’s my mission here on Strength and Sunshine. Food allergies won’t get in the way of delicious and fun eating! We should all have the opportunity to enjoy every type of food, recipe, eating experience, in some way. Even if you don’t even like ketchup and you have a nightshade allergy, you should STILL have the option of ketchup. (However, I bet the reason you have a nightshade allergy is punishment for not liking ketchup! Haha! Joking 😉 )
With my mission to have everyone enjoying some ketchup dipping action, this nightshade-free ketchup solves all the problems. It is loaded with a base of beets and carrots! Naturally colored from the beets and naturally sweet from the carrots. Add some apple cider vinegar and spices, blend it up, and wow! Miracle ketchup! It even gives any picky eaters you have on your hands an extra dose of veggie goodness (all picky eaters love ketchup…right?) Here we have it, nightshade-free, gluten-free, vegan, paleo, allergy-free, and sugar-free! Easy peasy!
Nightshade-Free Ketchup
- 3 Cups Carrots (chopped)
- 2 Cups Beets (chopped)
- ¼ Cup Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
- ½ Tsp Liquid Smoke (optional)
- ½ Tsp Onion Powder
- ½ Tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ Tsp Cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ Tsp Ginger (optional)
- Boil your chopped carrots and beets in a pot soft, reserve the cooking water and set aside.
- In a large food processor, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Add some of the cooking water to the food processor, as needed, to achieve as smooth a texture as possible.
- Store in an airtight jar for up to 2 weeks.
From nuggets to fries (to mac & cheese), you can get ketchup krazy again! Even if you don’t have a nightshade allergy, you should still try this veggieful “ketchup“! No one needs to be deprived of the greatest condiment there ever was! And the excuse that ketchup isn’t healthy is blown out of the park here. If you think ketchup isn’t healthy, you’re just not eating (or making) the right kind!
So tell me:
+ What’s your favorite thing to pair with ketchup? More ketchup 😉 Hahaha!
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Will definitely try this – nightshades just came out of my son’s diet for some testing…
Nightshade-free ketchup to the rescue!
Wow this recipe sounds so interesting!!! Pinning!!!
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It is a great substitute!
That’s different. I love the idea of making it fresh for your family 🙂
I make recipe for all food allergies here!
As a fellow nightshade victim, I’m always on the look out for a new ketchup recipe! Thank you!
Fantastic!! I’m so glad you found this recipe then 🙂
I haven’t heard of a nightshade allergy. Hmm, you learn something every day! I would make this recipe anyways, as I love beets! It looks so healthy.
Yes! It’s a delicious dip for anyone!
I can’t have potato which is also a member of the nightshade family apparently? I knew nothing about it until I was tested, there really is little knowledge of this intolerance/allergy.
Yes it is! But not all types of potatoes!
I am a huge fan of all things beetroot so this would go down well with me, as I don’t actually like ketchup!!
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Haha, well I hope you like this “ketchup” then!
I used to love devouring tomato ketchup. Then I found out I have a tomato intolerance. Bye bye tomato ketchup! 🙁
This is a great relief! I can have ketchup again! 😀
O my goodness! I hope this can bring back some good ketchup vibes <3
I’ve never actually heard of nightshade. I had to look it up 🙂 Your ketchup look like a great compromise.
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Tomatoes, peppers, etc. A very under the radar allergen that you eat daily!
I’m so impressed with the power of social media that people can connect and share rarer allergies and how to still enjoy simple things such as ketchup!
Yea! One of the good things about tech and social media!
This is so creative! A great option for those with nightshade allergies.
The only option!
I actually thought you had tomatoes in that, until I read the actual recipe and it’s made with carrots and beetroot. That’s amazing!
Yes! The magic of veggies 😉
One thing I don’t like about ketchup is all the sugar, so this looks amazing. I’m also a huge beet fan. Saved to try later 🙂 Thanks!
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You must not be buying the right kind then!
What a great alternative that everyone can enjoy! Looks delicious!
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We all need out ketchup!
Wow! So interesting! I’m glad I can eat nightshades but I imagine this is a godsend for anyone who can’t!
Girl, me too! I need my ketchup!
I love beets! I bet this is delish.
A safe alternative for those who need it!
Love that you used beets to get the color spot on. This looks like the homemade ketchup at one of my favorite restaurants – I bet it tastes pretty much the same too based on your ingredients. Def gonna give this a try soon.
Thanks! There’s always my “real” homemade ketchup recipe as well!
I love healthy alternatives to things! Thanks for sharing!
Great!
Because we eat with our eyes first…..and this is a dead ringer for ketchup……it works well!
Thanks for sharing. So creative.
Haha, well I hope so! Thanks!
This is so smart! I love beets, so I definitely need to try this!
Yes you do! Beets are one of my top fav 😉
This is genius! I love that it’s veggie based- never would have thought of this, thanks!
So packed with veggies!
interesting- we love beets. Never thought to use them as the base to ketchup.
Have to when you can’t have nightshades!
What a great option you’ve come up with! It sounds like it’s really tasty, and love that it’s similar in color to ketchup 🙂
Yes! Just a bit pinker 😉
I honestly did not know that some people had an allergy that kept them from enjoying ketchup! How wonderful that you have come up with a solution for them. My favorite thing to pair with ketchup is…french fries. Pretty obvious, I know, but does it honestly get any better?!
Potatoes always require the ketchup!