Green Tomato & Onion Casserole

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Sweet and tangy green tomatoes baked with onions and warm spices
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This comforting Green Tomato & Onion Casserole transforms firm, unripe tomatoes into a sweet and savory side dish. The green tomatoes are layered with thinly sliced onions and tossed in a spiced flour mixture featuring brown sugar, mustard, and cloves. Baked until tender and caramelized, the dish offers a unique balance of acidity and sweetness that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or hearty stews. It’s a classic Southern-style preparation that highlights the distinct texture of green tomatoes while adding depth with warm spices. Perfect for autumn dinners or using up garden surplus before the first frost, this casserole brings nostalgic, home-style flavor to the table. Serve warm for a satisfying, rustic accompaniment to any main course.

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Green Tomato & Onion Casserole

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 55.8

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This comforting Green Tomato & Onion Casserole transforms firm, unripe tomatoes into a sweet and savory side dish. The green tomatoes are layered with thinly sliced onions and tossed in a spiced flour mixture featuring brown sugar, mustard, and cloves. Baked until tender and caramelized, the dish offers a unique balance of acidity and sweetness that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or hearty stews. It&# 226;ÂÂs a classic Southern-style preparation that highlights the distinct texture of green tomatoes while adding depth with warm spices. Perfect for autumn dinners or using up garden surplus before the first frost, this casserole brings nostalgic, home-style flavor to the table. Serve warm for a satisfying, rustic accompaniment to any main course.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC). Grease an 8-cup casserole dish.
  2. In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves. Stir until well blended and set aside.
  3. Cut the stem ends off 4 green tomatoes and slice them crosswise into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  4. Thinly slice 1 large onion.
  5. In the prepared casserole dish, arrange a layer of tomato slices. Sprinkle with a layer of sliced onions.
  6. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture over the vegetables. Repeat layers, starting and ending with tomatoes, using up all ingredients.
  7. Dot the top with 2 tablespoons of butter.
  8. Cover the dish and bake for 45 minutes.
  9. Uncover, stir gently to redistribute juices, and bake for another 30 minutes or until onions are tender and tomatoes are soft.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 55.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 5.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 13.1g5%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 7.4g
Protein 0.8g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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