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Green Tomatoes

Fruit

Description
Green tomatoes are just that, green tomatoes. Green when fully ripe, this medium to large brilliant green tomato has firm meat with a distinctive tomato flavor. The taste is somewhat tart and mildly acidic. Note: This variety of tomato cannot be eaten raw.

Grow Region
California

Storage Temperature
Fried green tomatoes are truly a tasty tradition. Slice green tomatoes; dip slices in beaten egg; coat with flour; season as desired; fry in hot oil until golden. To bake green tomatoes, cut tomatoes in half; arrange in oiled shallow casserole. Season with salt and pepper. Spread one tablespoon of brown sugar on each half. Cover with three cups coarse buttered cracker crumbs; dot with two sticks butter. Bake at 350 degrees thirty to forty minutes until tender but still firm. Baking time depends on the size and greenness of tomatoes. One-half inch slices may be used in this recipe. Note: Green tomatoes must be cooked and cannot be eaten raw.

Availability

Seasons/Availability
Grown locally in California at Valdivia Farms, green tomatoes are available year round.

Nutritional Facts

An excellent source of vitamin C, tomatoes are low in calories, cholesterol-free, contain potassium and provide folate and fiber. Eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables lowers the chances of cancer. A recent study found that eating nine or ten daily servings of fruits and vegetables, combined with three servings of low-fat dairy products, were effective in lowering blood pressure.