Snack green tomatoes with garlic and herbs

12 servings

120 minutes

Garlic and herb marinated green tomatoes are a vibrant and aromatic dish from Georgian cuisine that awakens the taste for life. Green tomatoes infused with garlic and herb aromas acquire a tangy sweet-sour note, while the combination of sweet and hot peppers gives them a distinctive Georgian flair. This recipe emerged from the tradition of pickling vegetables, which is very popular in Georgia. It is perfect as an appetizer for meat dishes, enhancing them with freshness and rich flavor. It can be served as a standalone dish or added to salads, enjoying the richness of flavor nuances. This dish not only delights the palate but also enriches the table with the colors and aromas of the Caucasus.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 145.4
• Proteins: 1.7g
• Fats: 8.6g
• Carbohydrates: 14.8g

Ingredients

• Green tomatoes: 1500 g
• Vegetable oil: 100 ml
• Salt: 2 tbsp
• Sugar: 4 tbsp
• Vinegar 9%: 200 ml
• Red sweet pepper: 3 pc
• Chili pepper: to taste
• Garlic: 1 head
• Parsley: 50 g

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the necessary ingredients.

2. Wash green tomatoes well under running water. Cut into two or four pieces. If desired, the stem can be removed.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green tomatoes: 1500 g

3. Wash the parsley well, remove any excess, chop finely, and place in a separate container.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 50 g

4. Wash the red sweet pepper well, remove the seeds and stems, cut into small cubes or strips, and add to the container with chopped parsley.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red sweet pepper: 3 pieces

5. Peel the garlic, wash it under running water, press it through a garlic press, and add it to the container with chopped parsley and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 1 head

6. Wash the hot pepper well, remove the seeds and stems, cut into small cubes or strips, and add to the container with the chopped vegetables.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chili pepper:  to taste

7. Add the prepared vegetables to the chopped green tomatoes in a container and mix everything well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green tomatoes: 1500 g
   • Parsley: 50 g
   • Red sweet pepper: 3 pieces
   • Garlic: 1 head
   • Chili pepper:  to taste

8. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and 4 tablespoons of sugar to the tomatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 2 tablespoons
   • Sugar: 4 tablespoons

9. Add 200 ml of 9% vinegar and 100 ml of vegetable oil to the tomatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vinegar 9%: 200 ml
   • Vegetable oil: 100 ml

10. Mix all the ingredients well.

11. Place a plate in the container with tomatoes and apply a weight. Leave the tomatoes to marinate overnight at room temperature.

12. In the morning, place the prepared tomatoes with the brine in clean, dry jars or a suitable container with a lid. Store in the refrigerator.