Recipes with green tomatoes (not ripe)

Do you have green tomatoes? We have the recipe! Cooking with raw tomatoes is an ancient tradition that helps extend the life of summer tomatoes once the cold weather sets in. But who says you can’t experiment with this vegetable in summer? Here are some popular green tomato recipes that will refresh you with its tangy flavor during heat waves. If you season them properly, this can be used to a serious advantage in the kitchen. So, let’s go to the kitchen!

Fried green tomatoes

Ingredients:

• 3 medium green tomatoes
• 1 large egg
• 120 g buttermilk
• 60 grams of all-purpose flour, divided
• 80 grams of cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt or 1 teaspoon fine salt
• Half teaspoon fresh black pepper
• A pinch of red pepper
• Avocado oil or other high heat vegetable oil, for frying
• Flake sea salt

Preparation:

1. Cut the tomatoes into slices.
2. Whisk together the eggs and buttermilk in a shallow bowl.
3. Place half the dough on a medium plate. Mix the rest with the corn, salt, pepper and pepper in another.
4. Dip one slice of tomato in plain flour, shake off excess, dip in egg mixture, then dip in cornmeal mixture until evenly coated and transfer to a plate. Repeat the process with the other tomato slices.
5. Heat oil in a heavy pan. Remember that the oil needs to be very hot so that the tomatoes don’t absorb it. Gently place the tomatoes in the hot oil and cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
6. Transfer the roasted tomatoes in a single layer to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with lamella sea salt.

Recipes with green tomatoes – easy salad

Ingredients:

• Large garlic clove, halved
• Green tomatoes, cut into small wedges
• Oregano, you need a good amount
• A little basil
• Jalapeno, chopped
• Banana pepper or sweet pepper, thinly sliced
• Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• Onion, thinly sliced
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• Fig or balsamic vinegar (about 2 tablespoons)
• Salt and pepper

Preparation:

1. Rub the inside of the salad bowl with garlic.
2. Mix in the tomatoes and the next 6 ingredients.
3. Drizzle with a vinaigrette made of oil, honey, vinegar, salt and pepper.
4. Refrigerate for about 1 hour before serving.

Light dish with green tomatoes

Ingredients:

• 200 grams of frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons cold-pressed coconut oil
• 3-4 medium yellow turnips, sliced
• 7-10 medium Brussels sprouts, sliced
• A little red pepper
• Half a teaspoon of grated ginger
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, grated
• 3-5 medium green tomatoes, chopped/chopped
• A handful of assorted mushrooms, chopped
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• A pinch of salt
• Chopped fresh parsley

Preparation:

1. Pour the frozen peas into a hot pan with oil and stir well, then cover with a lid. After 3 minutes, add the turnips and Brussels sprouts. Stir well, cover and cook for another 3 minutes.
2. Add garlic, ginger, salt and spices of your choice.
3. Add tomatoes, spread evenly over top and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Now it’s time to add the mushrooms. Spread them on top and cover and cook for 3 minutes.
5. Then turn off the heat, add fresh herbs and chopped red onion.

You can use your own mushrooms for this vegetarian recipe that’s perfect for a light summer meal. To add more nutritional value, add cooked brown rice, quinoa or pasta.

Salsa with raw tomatoes

Ingredients:

• 5 small green tomatoes
• 1 jalapeño pepper (without seeds)
• 3 large cloves of garlic
• 1 medium white onion
• 1-2 bunches of coriander
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons lime juice

Preparation: Clean the vegetables and cut them into large pieces. Then place them on a baking sheet and grill on high heat for 4 to 5 minutes until they turn black. Flip them over and cook for another 5 minutes. Transfer everything to a food processor, along with the rest of the ingredients and blend until you get the desired consistency. Let the homemade spread cool and serve with chips or toast.

Recipes with green tomatoes: Aperitif ideas

Ingredients:

• 2 large green tomatoes
• 1/4 small red onion
• 1 handful fresh chives, fresh basil or oregano
• 4 slices of bread
• 4 ounces goat cheese
• Garlic salt
• fresh chilies

Preparation: Toast slices of bread and spread with goat cheese. Then add tomatoes, onions and herbs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. This is the perfect summer sandwich for your evening with friends!