13 Green Tomato Recipes To Use Up the Last of Your Bounty

Not to be confused with heirloom varieties that are green when fully ripe, these recipes call for green tomatoes—or, those lovely unripe tomatoes that are left in your garden when the growing season ends. Although you're done growing tomatoes for the year (and it's too late for them to ripen on the vine) there are lots of delicious ways to use these culinary gems. Green tomatoes have a dense texture that allows them to stand up to a variety of cooking methods—and their tart flavor brings a welcome freshness to rich or spicy dishes. There are lots of ways to eat them (including the Southern classic, fried green tomatoes) but this salad is a good starting place for beginners; simply slice the tomatoes, cook them quickly to soften and then toss with a tangy homemade dressing.

You don’t need a fryer to make great green tomatoes! Dip tomato slices in flour, buttermilk and a panko mixture for tons of crunch and delicious flavor — no excess oil needed.

Bobby’s tasty sliders are everything you want in an appetizer for a crowd. He tops fried green tomatoes with a tangy goat cheese mayo and a salty-spicy relish, then sandwiches each slice between a soft potato roll.

Michael’s pickled tomatoes are a bit of a project, but they’re so worth the effort. He incorporates Fresno chiles into his pickle brine for a fiery kick!

Trust us — this is not your average BLT! Kelsey upgrades the traditional sandwich by swapping in pancetta, arugula and cornmeal-crusted fried green tomatoes. Don’t skip the basil mayo, either — it adds the perfect pop of fresh, herby flavor!

Celebrate green tomatoes with this all-green salad of mache lettuce, avocado and a spicy-sweet jalapeno dressing.

Because of their firm texture and tart flavor, green tomatoes are excellent baked in a pie. Dip slices into a sugar mixture and layer with golden raisins, for sweetness.

Make sure you grill your tomatoes until tender and cooked through: Super-green ones take a bit of time to soften up while those turning toward yellow or just beginning to blush will get soft and juicy pretty quickly. If you have some bacon on hand, grill it up and crumble it over the tomatoes before the last layer of cheese goes on.

Pickled green tomatoes are the star of this sandwich. After frying them, layer the green tomatoes with yellow and red ones on thick bread for a colorful vegetarian-friendly dish.

Green tomatoes get the brunch treatment with Valerie’s five-star eggs Benedict. She tops crispy fried tomatoes with poached eggs and a creamy hollandaise for a photo-worthy meal that will please any guest.

Juicy strawberries and plump green tomatoes infuse this salad with freshness and color.

Inspired by a classic Parmesan hero, Jeff's easy-to-make sandwiches feature golden, crispy fried tomatoes as the centerpiece. Instead of using traditional tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, follow Jeff's lead and opt for layers of caramelized tomatoes and burrata instead; this milky-centered cheese ball is endlessly rich and creamy, and it'll take Jeff's sandwich to the next indulgent level.