Ketchup from the grocery-store shelf is usually loaded with sugar and a bunch of other additives that can gunk up your metabolism. I have some wonderful news for you, though! Homemade Sugar-Free Ketchup is so easy to make, full of flavor, and counts as a veggie on Phase 1 and Phase 3 of the Fast Metabolism Diet, so no need to worry about eating too much!

Phase 1 & 3 | Makes 2 cups
Prep time: 5 minutes | Total time: 2 hours to overnight (includes chilling time)

Ingredients

2 6-ounce cans tomato paste
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 Tbls. prepared mustard
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
4 packets stevia

Directions

1. Whisk all of the ingredients together until completely blended.
   
   
2. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving (preferably overnight) to let the flavors blend.
   
   
3. Store the ketchup in an airtight container in the fridge.