16 Green Tomato Recipes That Aren’t (All) Fried

Whether you planted a garden just to make some green tomato recipes or are a tote-toting regular at your local farmers market, you may be wondering how to use all of the unripe tomatoes you're bound to see at the end of summer. Sure, there's fried green tomatoes, but there are a myriad of creative uses out there. Here we've gathered 16 delicious recipes to ensure that you'll get the most out of the green tomato harvest!

Salsa Verde Green Tomato Recipe

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. (via Wonky Wonderful)

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 shrimp) might just be the homemade remoulade dressing drizzle. We'd drink it from the bottle if we could! (via Closet Cooking)

Green Tomato Pie (Gluten-free)

To make this savory pie, green tomatoes are nestled in 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

An Italian classic gets a Southwestern (and gluten-free) makeover with this colorful recipe. Top it with the 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 wouldn't say no to a little bit right on top. (via Cooking Books)

Fermented Green Tomato Recipe

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 them on a burger or just eat them right out of the jar. (via Nourished Kitchen)

Grilled Green Tomato Tostadas With Black Beans

The combo of avocado and cilantro makes 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 dish every single day. (via Food52)

Braised Short Ribs With Pickled Green Tomatoes

But wait, there's more! All of this 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 Joanne Eats Well With Others)

Fried Green Tomato Benedict With Pimiento Cheese Hollandaise

Need we say more? This updated eggs Benny (which is already a must) 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)

Green Tomato Tartines

Enjoy these open-face sandwiches as a light, early dinner on your porch or an appetizer at your next summer cookout. (via A Couple Cooks)

Summer Grilled Green Tomato Salad

Serve this gorgeous salad as a bright hello to summer; an ideal dish to bring to a potluck any day of the season. Add some mint leaves on top for a finishing touch. (via Turmeric 'n' Spice)

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 new flavors but it's also a nice temperature contrast. (via The Novice Gardener)

Savory Cobbler Green Tomato Recipe

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)

Green Tomato Galette

Fewer than 10 ingredients are required to create this gorgeous-yet-rustic galette. We're pretty sure this is the perfect summer lunch. (via Corner Cottage Bakery)

Pimento Grilled Cheese Recipe 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)

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