It's Not Easy Being Green (especially if you're a tomato)

 Many people shy away from a green tomato.  If they aren't a fan of Fried Green Tomatoes, the dish, not the movie, they aren't sure what else to do with them.  Since we got some in our farmthisway distribution basket this week, along with jalapenos, here is something you can try with them...

Salsa Verde - Take 3 green tomatoes, 2 jalapenos, 1 large red tomato (or use some of the heirlooms if you like), 1/2 a medium onion (chopped), 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro, and 1/4 cup of lime juice, along with salt and pepper to taste.  Place tomatoes and jalapenos in a pot, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and cook about 15 minutes. Drain well, and place in a blender with the onion, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Puree to desired consistency and chill.  Salsa Verde can then be used in your favorite recipes to spice things up.  Add to chicken, enchiladas, or eat with chips.  

Or, how about Green Tomato Soup? 


2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 oz thinly sliced Black Forest ham, chopped
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced scallions
1 tablespoon chopped garlic 
1  bay leaf
2 lb green unripe tomatoes, chopped
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
 
Prepare:
Heat oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook ham, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add scallions, garlic, and bay leaf and cook, stirring occasionally, until scallions are tender and lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
Add tomatoes, broth, water, salt, and pepper and simmer, partially covered, until tomatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf and season soup with salt and pepper.Garnish with Sour Cream if Desired. 

AND...If you still aren't sure about green tomatoes, I recently heard that you can substitute green tomatoes for zucchini in a zucchini bread recipe!  I have not tried this yet, but here is a recipe I found online!  Let me know if you try it!  Green Tomato Bread

I hope you enjoy your green tomatoes this week!  Ours will be being served fried, my daughter is great at making them that way.  Looking forward to yet another week of good eating farmthisway style!