Whether you planted a garden *just* to make some green tomato recipes, or are a tote bag-toting regular at your local farmer's market, you may be wondering how to use all of the unripe green tomatoes you're bound to see at the end of the summer. Sure, there's fried green tomatoes, but there are a myriad of creative uses out there. Here, we've gathered 19 delicious recipes to ensure that you'll get the most out of the green tomato harvest!
What can I do with all my green tomatoes?
You can make a plethora of savory Southern dishes with your green tomatoes. Slice them up to build a tasty BLT, make green salsa, pickle them, use them to top salads, or fry them.
Can you freeze green tomatoes to use later?
You can absolutely freeze green tomatoes to use at a later date. Just slice them up and store them in vacuum-sealed bags in the freezer to enjoy the green tomatoes past their in-season date.
What can you do with green tomatoes that have not ripened?
Prepare your unripe tomatoes to be used in your recipes! Green tomatoes are essentially regular red tomatoes that haven’t yet ripened. You can use them to make fried green tomatoes, chutneys, salsas, green tomato pasta, green tomato relish, and chilis. They also taste *heavenly* when sliced and served raw with mozzarella cheese.
Can you cook green tomatoes and eat them?
Cooked green tomatoes are *just* as safe to eat as raw ones. Just make sure to wash them like any other produce you buy.
Delicious Green Tomato Recipes to Try This Season
Fried Green Tomatoes
This one's a straight-up classic. Getting that extra *crunch* in alongside fresh green tomato makes for a refreshing summer snack. (via This Wife Cooks)
Blackened Shrimp and Fried Green Tomato Po'boy Salad
The flavors of your favorite Louisiana po'boy sandwich *shine* in this gorgeous salad. Our favorite part (aside from the flavorful shrimp) might just be the homemade remoulade dressing drizzle. We'd drink it from the bottle if we could! (via Closet Cooking)
Green Tomato Salsa Verde
Swap out the usual tomatillos for green tomatoes ,and you get an ingenious twist on classic salsa verde. Limes and purple onions are the cherry on top in this fresh recipe. (via Wonky Wonderful)
Gluten-Free Green Tomato Pie
To make this savory pie, green tomato slices are nestled comfortably into a gluten-free almond meal crust topped with tangy goat cheese, making for a terrific late-summer dinner idea. (via Sprout and Pea)
Green Tomato Southwestern Panzanella Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
An Italian classic gets a Southwestern (and gluten-free) makeover with this colorful recipe. Top it with the iconic homemade cilantro-lime dressing before serving. (via She Likes Food)
Green Tomato and Leek Frittata
Go green at breakfast with this frittata, featuring four forest-hued farmers market finds – green tomatoes, basil, leeks and chives. Cheese isn't a necessity here, but we won't say no to a little bit right on top. 😋 (via Cooking Books)
Fermented Green Tomatoes
Preserve a summer's bounty of produce with no more than salt and time, and you'll have a stash of brightly flavored homemade pickles to enjoy all winter long. Put these fermented green tomatoes on a burger... or just eat them right out of the jar. (via Nourished Kitchen)
Braised Short Ribs with Pickled Green Tomatoes
But wait, there's more! All the good stuff — short ribs, pickles, veggies — is served with a creamy blue cheese polenta and garlicky braised chard to create a hearty, mouthwatering meal. (via Eats Well With Others)
Grilled Green Tomato Tostadas with Black Beans
The combo of avocado and cilantro gives this black bean salad some *extra* tangy flavor. Creamy avocado and smokey grilled tomatoes combine to top these satisfying, summery tostadas. We could eat this light dish every single day. (via Food52)
Fried Green Tomato Benedict with Pimiento Cheese Hollandaise
This updated eggs benny (which is already a must-have dish) features layer upon layer of Southern-inspired flavors, a combination that's sure to charm your taste buds to no end. Pair with a bloody Mary for the ultimate salty duo. (via F For Food)
Easy Green Tomato Soup
Blended unripe green tomato meets coconut milk and crusty croutons in this light dinner dish that's also packed with flavor. (via Where Is My Spoon)
Summer Grilled Green Tomato Salad
Serve this gorgeous green tomato salad as a bright 'hello' to summer – an ideal dish to bring to a potluck any day of the season. Add some fresh mint leaves on top for an elevated finishing touch. Ripe tomatoes FTW. (via Turmeric n' Spice)
Green Tomato Tartines
Enjoy these open-faced sandwiches as a light, early dinner on your porch or an appetizer at your next summer cookout. (via A Couple Cooks)
Green Tomato Chili
Up the spice and green tomato quotient in this colorful pork chili by serving bowlfuls topped with a scoop of green tomato salsa. Not only does the salsa add some newer, deeper flavors, but it also provides a nice temperature contrast to indulge in. (via The Novice Gardener)
Green Tomato Galette
Fewer than 10 ingredients are required to create this gorgeous-yet-rustic galette. We're pretty sure this is the *perfect* summertime lunch. (via Corner Cottage Bakery)
Savory Green Tomato Cobbler
Who could resist digging into this homemade cheddar biscuit-topped savory cobbler? Skew things toward breakfast or dinner with the addition of a fried egg or garden salad. (via Drum Beets)
Pimiento Grilled Cheese with Fried Green Tomatoes
Grilled cheese gets a Southern update when you put some fried green tomatoes on top. The crunchy fried surface and the tart flavor of the tomatoes work wonders with the smooth, salty pimento cheese. Throw some pickles on top and you're set! (via A Spicy Perspective)
Spiced Green Tomato Bundt Cake
Tomatoes. In a cake. If other fruits (and veggies for that matter) belong in sweet baked goods, why not these ones? (via My Diverse Kitchen)
Ugly Green Tomato Gazpacho
Green zebra tomatoes work wonders in this delicate dish, though any green variety will do. (via The Endless Meal)
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Heather Sage
Heather Sage is a gluten-free recipe developer and freelance writer living in Orlando by way of the Silicon Valley. When she isn’t playing around with alternative flours in the kitchen, she can be found tackling DIY projects around the house or exploring her neighborhood. Check out her gluten-free recipe blog, A Sage Amalgam.
