Green tomatoes of all types mentioned are used for certain food products. A green tomato has a more piquant flavor, which makes it excellent for frying, broiling, pickles and relishes. When selecting green and using green tomatoes, they need to be used while still green and firm, before the pink blush begins to appear. They will rapidly soften once they begin to turn pink. One large tomato, seeded yields 1 cup chopped.
Tomatoes add flavor, color, and nutrition to any dish.
They can be enjoyed raw in sandwiches, salads, as a garnish or alone as a snack. Tomatoes are used dried, canned, made into sauce, crushed, pureed or as an ingredient in soups or casseroles. This popular and versatile vegetable can also be fried, broiled, grilled, stuffed or made into juice. To eliminate the skin in cooked dishes, gently lower 2 or 3 tomatoes at a time into enough boiling water to cover. Boil for 15 to 30 seconds, lift into a colander with a slotted spoon.