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Green Tomatoes
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Green tomatoes have light to dark lime green skin and are extremely firm. They range in size depending on the variety and can be anywhere from 4 to 10 centimeters in diameter and can be very round or plumper with broad shoulders. The flesh is bright chartreuse and has a very firm center with tiny, underdeveloped seeds. Green tomatoes offer a crisp and mildly juicy texture. They have a sharp, puckering, astringent flavor with a slight sweetness.
Green tomatoes are available year-round with a peak season in the summer and fall months.
Green tomatoes were famously re-introduced to the culinary scene after the release of the early 1990s movie, Fried Green Tomatoes, based on the book by Fannie Flagg. They are the immature or unripe fruits of any variety of tomato and are botanically classified as Solanum lycopersicum or Lycopersicon esculentum. Green tomatoes are generally sourced from the large âslicerâ type tomatoes since they are easier to use than smaller cultivars. Although farmerâs markets and specialty stores may carry other varieties of Green tomatoes.
Green tomatoes contain antioxidants, vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, phosphorous, and other minerals. Green tomatoes also contain all the essential B-complex vitamins. Green tomatoes contain the alkaloid tomatine which is being researched for its potentially cancer fighting properties. The compound is only found in the green parts of the tomato plant and as the fruits ripen, their levels of tomatine decrease.
Green tomatoes are used raw and cooked. They are sliced and battered in cornmeal and fried for their signature dish. They are also pickled, cooked into sauces, made into relishes or ketchup, and baked. Add sliced Green tomatoes to sandwiches or dice and use in rice or risotto recipes and for fritters or quick breads. They can be used as a substitute for sour green apples in recipes and have just enough sweetness to be a surprising and tasty ingredient in a traditional apple-based dessert. Store Green tomatoes at room temperature until ready to use, refrigerating will extend shelf life. Keep cut, unused portions in the refrigerator.
Despite its reputation as a staple of southern cuisine, the green tomatoâs modern use in the kitchen seems to have originated in the Midwestern United States. The first published recipe for fried green tomatoes was printed in Chicagoâs âThe Daily Inter Oceanâ in 1877. Around the same time, other publications began to promote the Green tomato, giving gardeners a use for what was formerly considered waste. Green tomatoes remained popular throughout the first half of the 20th century, after which their use began to decline. Their popularity surged again after the release of the film âFried Green Tomatoesâ in 1991 and theyâve continued to appear on menus and at farmerâs markets around the country.
Tomatoes, like their botanical cousin, the potato, originated in the South American Andes. They were first cultivated around 700 C.E. in South and Central America by the Mayans and Incas. After their arrival in the 15th century, Spanish conquistadores brought tomato seeds back to Europe, where the French called it âthe apple of loveâ and Germans named it âthe apple of paradise.â Despite its use and admiration in Europe, it wasnât until Thomas Jefferson began growing the fruit as a food crop at his Monticello estate that the tomato began showing up in the American kitchen. Today tomatoes are the worldâs most consumed fruit before bananas and watermelons. Green tomatoes are most likely spotted at farmerâs markets, specialty stores and on seasonal menus in temperate regions world-wide.
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Description/Taste
Green tomatoes have light to dark lime green skin and are extremely firm. They range in size depending on the variety and can be anywhere from 4 to 10 centimeters in diameter and can be very round or plumper with broad shoulders. The flesh is bright chartreuse and has a very firm center with tiny, underdeveloped seeds. Green tomatoes offer a crisp and mildly juicy texture. They have a sharp, puckering, astringent flavor with a slight sweetness.
Seasons/Availability
Green tomatoes are available year-round with a peak season in the summer and fall months.
Current Facts
Green tomatoes were famously re-introduced to the culinary scene after the release of the early 1990s movie, Fried Green Tomatoes, based on the book by Fannie Flagg. They are the immature or unripe fruits of any variety of tomato and are botanically classified as Solanum lycopersicum or Lycopersicon esculentum. Green tomatoes are generally sourced from the large âslicerâ type tomatoes since they are easier to use than smaller cultivars. Although farmerâs markets and specialty stores may carry other varieties of Green tomatoes.
Nutritional Value
Green tomatoes contain antioxidants, vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, phosphorous, and other minerals. Green tomatoes also contain all the essential B-complex vitamins. Green tomatoes contain the alkaloid tomatine which is being researched for its potentially cancer fighting properties. The compound is only found in the green parts of the tomato plant and as the fruits ripen, their levels of tomatine decrease.
Applications
Green tomatoes are used raw and cooked. They are sliced and battered in cornmeal and fried for their signature dish. They are also pickled, cooked into sauces, made into relishes or ketchup, and baked. Add sliced Green tomatoes to sandwiches or dice and use in rice or risotto recipes and for fritters or quick breads. They can be used as a substitute for sour green apples in recipes and have just enough sweetness to be a surprising and tasty ingredient in a traditional apple-based dessert. Store Green tomatoes at room temperature until ready to use, refrigerating will extend shelf life. Keep cut, unused portions in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Despite its reputation as a staple of southern cuisine, the green tomatoâs modern use in the kitchen seems to have originated in the Midwestern United States. The first published recipe for fried green tomatoes was printed in Chicagoâs âThe Daily Inter Oceanâ in 1877. Around the same time, other publications began to promote the Green tomato, giving gardeners a use for what was formerly considered waste. Green tomatoes remained popular throughout the first half of the 20th century, after which their use began to decline. Their popularity surged again after the release of the film âFried Green Tomatoesâ in 1991 and theyâve continued to appear on menus and at farmerâs markets around the country.
Geography/History
Tomatoes, like their botanical cousin, the potato, originated in the South American Andes. They were first cultivated around 700 C.E. in South and Central America by the Mayans and Incas. After their arrival in the 15th century, Spanish conquistadores brought tomato seeds back to Europe, where the French called it âthe apple of loveâ and Germans named it âthe apple of paradise.â Despite its use and admiration in Europe, it wasnât until Thomas Jefferson began growing the fruit as a food crop at his Monticello estate that the tomato began showing up in the American kitchen. Today tomatoes are the worldâs most consumed fruit before bananas and watermelons. Green tomatoes are most likely spotted at farmerâs markets, specialty stores and on seasonal menus in temperate regions world-wide.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Plan 9 Alehouse | Escondido CA | 760-489-8817 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Now Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-246-6179 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-306-8963 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Copper Kings | Oceanside CA | 323-810-1662 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 619-402-7911 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Streetcar Merchants | San Diego CA | 858-382-4087 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Davanti Enoteca India St. | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Boss Bird Kitchen | La Mesa CA | 858-566-9191 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suit 150, San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 34 days ago, 4/25/22 Sharer's comments : Green Tomatoes from Valdivia Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 140 days ago, 1/09/22 Sharer's comments : Green Tomatoes from Valdivia Farms 
La Jolla Open Aire Market
Valdivia Farms
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesCarlsbad, CA About 140 days ago, 1/09/22 
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
Valdivia Farms
Near Coronado, California, United StatesCarlsbad, CA About 199 days ago, 11/10/21 
Rancho Bernardo Certified Farmers Market at the Be
Valdivia Farms
Near 4S Ranch Pkwy S & Rancho Bernardo Rd, California, United StatesCarlsbad, CA About 219 days ago, 10/22/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 254 days ago, 9/17/21 Sharer's comments : Green tomatoes from Valdivia farm 
Kannapolis Farmers Market
Simply Farm
Near China Grove, North Carolina, United StatesKannapolis, NC About 325 days ago, 7/08/21 Sharer's comments : Can't beat fried green tomatoes!! 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 336 days ago, 6/27/21 Sharer's comments : Green tomatoes 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Wong Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 403 days ago, 4/21/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 405 days ago, 4/19/21 Sharer's comments : Green tomatoes from Fresno Evergreens 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 419 days ago, 4/05/21 Sharer's comments : Green tomatoes from Valdivia Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 433 days ago, 3/22/21 Sharer's comments : Green tomatoes from Valdivia Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 609 days ago, 9/27/20 Sharer's comments : Green tomatoes from Valdivia farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Valdivia Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 620 days ago, 9/16/20 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 654 days ago, 8/13/20 Sharer's comments : Green Tomatoes are in season now 
Bellingham Farmer's Market
Sunseed Farm
Near Bellingham, Washington, United StatesAcme, Wa About 680 days ago, 7/18/20 Sharer's comments : Love these freshly sliced on my sandwich :) 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 693 days ago, 7/05/20 Sharer's comments : Glisteningđ 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 699 days ago, 6/29/20 Sharer's comments : Green Tomatoes in from Valdivia Farms! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 723 days ago, 6/05/20 Sharer's comments : Plump and beautiful green tomatoes from Valdivia Farms |
