Our Favorite Green Tomato Recipes

sl-Smoky Black-Eyed Peas with Fried Green Tomatoes

Enjoy the tanginess that green tomatoes can add to a variety of recipes including the classic fried green tomatoes, but also salsa, chili, and even cupcakes.

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Fried Green Tomatoes with Buttermilk-Feta Dressing

Photo: Alison Miksch

Fried Green Tomatoes with Buttermilk-Feta Dressing Recipe

When a few breadcrumbs dropped in the oil sizzle, it's ready for frying! Fry fresh from the garden tomatoes, in batches, until golden brown and crispy. For a more powerful flavor, substitute blue cheese for feta.

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Unfried Green Tomatoes with Fresh Tomato Gravy

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Mary Catherine Muir

Unfried Green Tomatoes with Fresh Tomato Gravy Recipe
This lightened version of fried green tomatoes is just as tangy as crispy as the deep-fried version but has less than 5 grams of fat per serving. The tasty tomato gravy that’s spooned over the top of the tomatoes moves this side dish recipe to center stage.

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
This classic Southern side dish is perfect on its own but you can use the fried tomatoes in sandwich and main dish recipes as well.

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Fried Green Tomato Po'boys

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

Fried Green Tomato Po'boys Recipe
Pile fried green tomatoes, lettuce, bacon and avocado on French bread baguettes and top with rémoulade sauce for a new take on a classic seafood sandwich.

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Green Tomato Chile Verde

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Green Tomato Chile Verde Recipe
Add extra level of flavor to this hearty pork stew by stirring in a salsa made with green tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, cilantro, and lime juice.

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Green Tomato Bloody Mary

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Allison R. Banks

Green Tomato Bloody Mary Recipe
Go green the next time you make a Bloody Mary and use pureed green tomatoes, tomatillos, green onion, lime juice, fresh herbs and green hot sauce.

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Fried Green Tomato Sliders

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

Fried Green Tomato Sliders Recipe
Start with fried green tomatoes from your favorite “meat-and-three” diner for these tasty little sandwiches. Serve the tomatoes on slider buns and top with an Asian-flavored slaw mixture and bacon.

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Green Tomato Salsa

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Green Tomato Salsa Recipe
Serve this versatile salsa with chips as an easy appetizer or use it as a topping for chili or tacos.

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Green Tomato-Pineapple Salsa

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Lynn Miller

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Green Tomato-Pineapple Salsa Recipe
A basic grilled pork tenderloin becomes “company worthy” when paired with a tangy-sweet salsa of green tomatoes and fresh pineapple.

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Green Tomato and Fig Cupcakes

Photo: Johnny Miller; Styling: Sarah Smart

Green Tomato and Fig Cupcakes Recipe
Tangy green tomatoes and sweet figs create an amazing flavor combination for these ultramoist cupcakes.

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Pickled "Fried" Green Tomatoes with Buttermilk-Herb Dipping Sauce

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Pickled "Fried" Green Tomatoes with Buttermilk-Herb Dipping Sauce Recipe
These lightened-up "fried" green tomatoes taste just as delicious as the deep-fried version. The pickling process adds flavor while minimizing sodium content, so you can eat this Southern favorite without feeling guilty.

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Molasses-Balsamic Pork Kabobs with Green Tomatoes and Plums

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Molasses-Balsamic Pork Kabobs with Green Tomatoes and Plums Recipe
The combination of savory and sweet flavors shines in this grilled pork kabob recipe featuring pork tenderloin, plums and green tomatoes basted in a mixture of balsamic vinegar and molasses.

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Green-Tomato-and-Raspberry Cobbler

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Mary Catherine Muir

Green-Tomato-and-Raspberry Cobbler Recipe
Green tomatoes make a surprise appearance in this juicy raspberry cobbler. The tanginess of the tomatoes and the sweet fruit create a winning cobbler combination.

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Smoky Black-Eyed Peas with Fried Green Tomatoes

Smoky Black-Eyed Peas with Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Cooked in an aromatic broth with ham hocks and beer (sub chicken broth, if desired), these Mexican-inspired peas are as delicious on their own as they are with fried tomatoes or grilled steak.

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Our Favorite Green Tomato Recipes

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Fried Green Tomatoes with Buttermilk-Feta Dressing

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Unfried Green Tomatoes with Fresh Tomato Gravy