**Baked Green Tomatoes: A Delightful Medley of Recipes to Elevate Your Culinary Experience**
Green tomatoes, often overlooked for their unripe state, possess a unique tartness and firmness that make them a culinary delight when prepared correctly. Baking green tomatoes transforms them into a delectable dish, bringing out their hidden flavors and creating a versatile ingredient that can be incorporated into various recipes. This article presents a curated collection of baked green tomato recipes, each offering a distinct culinary journey. From savory main courses to tantalizing appetizers and delectable desserts, these recipes showcase the versatility of this often-underrated ingredient. Embark on a culinary exploration as we delve into the world of baked green tomatoes, discovering new favorites and expanding your culinary repertoire.
BAKED FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
- In a large flat bowl or pie plate, whisk together the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning. Put the breadcrumbs into a second pie plate and season with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Pour the buttermilk into a third pie plate. Pat the tomato slices dry with a paper towel. Dredge them first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, then in the buttermilk, and then finally in the panko, patting to coat completely. Place onto the lined sheet pans, spaced about 1 inch apart. Spray the tops lightly with nonstick spray.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, then flip the tomatoes, spray the tops lightly with nonstick spray, rotate the pans and bake until golden brown, an additional 15 minutes.
- For the Cajun-spiced aioli: Meanwhile, sprinkle the minced garlic with salt and use the back of a knife to press it into a paste. Add the garlic and egg yolk to a stainless steel bowl along with the lemon juice and Dijon mustard; whisk to combine. Combine the oils in a container with a spout that will allow for easy controlled pouring. While whisking constantly, slowly add the oil in a slow steady stream (see Cook's Note). Stir in the Cajun seasoning and add salt to taste.
- Serve the tomatoes on a platter with a bowl of the Cajun-spiced aioli.
BAKED GREEN TOMATOES
Enjoy the flavor of fried green tomatoes without all the fat. Very easy to prepare with half the mess.
Provided by Denise Beno
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornmeal, dill, salt, and pepper. Dip tomato slices into the mixture, coating both sides. Arrange coated slices in a single layer on a medium baking sheet.
- Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until crisp and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 403.7 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
BAKED "FRIED" GREEN TOMATOES
We like our "fried" green tomatoes done this way as there is less grease and they are very tasty. The same recipe works very good with eggplant and zucchini also.
Provided by Dorothy Curtis
Categories Vegetables
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Sprinkle tomato slices with salt and lay on paper towel to drain for at least 30 minutes. Blot dry.
- 2. In a pie pan mix together panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and seasoning or herbs of your choice.
- 3. Spread a thin coating of mayonnaise on each side of the tomato slices and dip into the bread crumbs pressing to coat well.
- 4. Lay on a foiled lined cookie sheet and spray with a little Pam.
- 5. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes until browned and fork tender.
BAKED TOMATOES WITH QUINOA, CORN, AND GREEN CHILES
Steps:
- Preheat broiler to high. Cut the chiles in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place chile halves, skin side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 8 minutes or until blackened. Place in a paper bag; close tightly. Let stand 10 minutes. Peel chiles. Coarsely chop chiles; place in a bowl. Add corn and onion to pan; broil 10 minutes, stirring twice. Add corn mixture to chopped chiles; stir in oregano, oil, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cumin, and black pepper. Cut tops off tomatoes; set aside. Carefully scoop out tomato pulp, leaving shells intact. Drain pulp through a sieve over a bowl, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract liquid. Reserve 1 1/4 cups liquid, and discard remaining liquid. Sprinkle tomatoes with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Invert tomatoes on a wire rack; let stand 30 minutes. Dry insides of tomatoes with a paper towel. Place quinoa in a fine sieve, and place sieve in a large bowl. Cover quinoa with water. Using your hands, rub the grains together for 30 seconds; rinse and drain. Repeat the procedure twice. Drain well. Combine reserved tomato liquid, quinoa, 1/4 cup water, and the remaining salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Add quinoa mixture to corn mixture; toss well. Preheat oven to 350°. Spoon about 3/4 cup corn mixture into each tomato. Divide cheese evenly among tomatoes. Place tomatoes and tops, if desired, on a jelly-roll pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Preheat broiler. Broil the tomatoes 1 1/2 minutes or until cheese melts. Place tomato tops on tomatoes, if desired.
BAKED TOMATOES WITH QUINOA, CORN AND GREEN CHILIES
This came from a Cooking Light magazine and we liked it a lot. It is excellent for somebody with diabetes (like me) because it only has 46.3 g of carbs and 8.8 g fiber as well as 13.4 g protein. I always look for recipes with loits of figer and low carbs. THis one is a little higher in carbs but since it has over4 5 g of fiber4 I can take away 2.5 g of carbs so it's not so badl It really tastes good too and my family likes it as well. I made a nice green salad to go with it.
Provided by OceanLuvinGranny
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h23m
Yield 6 stuffed tomatoes, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Stir onion in a pan and sautee' until soft. Add corn and stir about a minute. Add green chilies and cook for another minute. Stir in Oregano, oil, lime juice, 1/4 tsp salt, cumin and black pepper.
- Cut tops off tomatoes, set aside.
- Carefully scoop out tomato pulp leaving shells intact.
- Drain pulp through a sieve over a bowl pressing with the back of a spoon to extract liquid.
- Reserve 1/1/4 cups liquid and discard remaining liquid.
- Sprinkle tomatoes with 1/2 tsp salt and invert them on a wire rack. Let stand 30 minutes.then dry insides with a paper towel.
- Place qkuinoa in a fine sieve and place sieve in a large bowl. AAACover quinoa with water. Using hands rub the grains together for 30 seconds. Rinse and drain. Repeat the procedure twice. Drain well.
- Combine reserved tomato liquid, quinoa, 1/4 cup water and the remaining sdalt in a medium pan and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
- Add quinoa mixture to corn, onion and green chilies mixture Toss well.
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spoon about 3/4 cup corn mixture into each tomato.
- Divide cheese evenly among tomatoes.
- Place tomatoes (and tops if desired) on a jelly roll pan.
- Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and pre-heat broiler.
- Broil tomatoes 1 1/2 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Placae tomato tops on and serve.
Tips:
- Choose firm, unblemished green tomatoes. Avoid tomatoes that are too soft or have bruises or cracks.
- Slice the tomatoes evenly. This will help them cook evenly.
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. This will help the tomatoes develop a nice crust.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet. Cook the tomatoes in batches if necessary.
- Cook the tomatoes over medium heat. This will help them caramelize without burning.
- Flip the tomatoes halfway through cooking. This will help them cook evenly.
- Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the tomatoes hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Baked green tomatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish. They can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, or they can be used as a topping for pizzas, salads, and sandwiches. Green tomatoes are also a good source of vitamins A and C, and they are low in calories and fat. So next time you have a few green tomatoes on hand, give this recipe a try!
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