Fried green tomatoes get all the limelight, but baked green tomatoes deserve just as much. They're healthier than their fried counterparts, but still tasty thanks to a cheesy...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Green Tomatoes
Green tomatoes are simply unripe red tomatoes. Because they are not ripe they do not have the same flavor as ripe tomatoes. They have a sharper, more piquant taste which is mellowed by cooking them.
So if have a bumper crop of tomatoes, go ahead and pick some while they are still green and try some new recipes.
You've undoubtedly heard of fried green tomatoes, and sure enough, it's our most popular type of recipe in this section. The tomatoes are sliced and breaded, then fried in oil. This is a favorite in southern US states. You can top them with cheese or serve with a dipping sauce.
Another good way to cook green tomatoes is in a casserole or pie. The longer cooking time helps mellow the flavor further. Green tomato pies usually have some sweetener like sugar or brown sugar added, along with some spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to balance out the tangy tomato flavor.
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Baked Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes with Buttermilk Dipping Sauce
The crispy, panko breaded tomato slices with a buttermilk BBQ dipping sauce are a glimpse of Southern heaven.
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Arkansas Fried Green Tomatoes
Green tomatoes are ideal for frying. Firm enough that they don't fall apart, and these cornmeal-breaded bites are perfect for dipping in ranch or spicy mayo.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bea Arthur's Fried Green Tomatoes
Made with vegetable oil, green tomatoes, sour cream, cayenne pepper, pepper, salt, sugar, cornmeal
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Green Tomato Casserole
Made with butter, breadcrumbs, green tomatoes, onion, lemon, salt, pepper and sugar
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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Green Tomato Pie
Made with bread crumbs, brown sugar, pie crust, green tomatoes, onions, butter, Swiss cheese, Muenster cheese, salt, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Green Tomato And Onion Casserole
Made with butter, onion, green tomatoes, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, sugar, salt, dry mustard, black pepper, cloves
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Green Tomato Mincemeat
Made with nutmeg, green tomatoes, apples, sultanas, currants, vinegar, lemon rind, orange rind, sugar, cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Roasted Yams With Green Tomatoes
Made with salt and pepper, yams, green tomatoes, red tomatoes, red onions, garlic, olive oil
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Fried Green Tomato Benedict
Made with self-rising flour, bacon, eggs, cream, egg yolks, butter, salt, lemon, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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