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Pickled Green Tomatoes

Name: Pickled Green Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 1 kg green tomatoes; 4 garlic cloves; 1 tbsp mustard seeds; 1 tbsp peppercorns; 2 bay leaves; 1 sprig dried dill; 1 l water; 1 tbsp coarse salt (for pickling)

Pickled green tomatoes are a traditional Romanian preserve made with unripe tomatoes, garlic, and spices, perfect as a tangy side for hearty dishes.

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Servings

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Prep

20 min

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Cook

10 min

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Total

30 min (plus 3-5 days fermentation + 7-10 days maturing)

🥘Ingredients

servings

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌱Vegan🥗Vegetarian✝️Orthodox fasting🐟Pescatarian🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto

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Yield

1 jar of 1.5 kg pickled green tomatoes (for 10-15 servings)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 3-4 months in a cool place after complete fermentation.

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Freezer

Freezing not recommended - tomatoes become mushy.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 100 g)

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Calories

25 kcal

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Protein

1 g

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Fat

0 g

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Carbohydrates

5 g

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Fiber

1 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Noodles with meat or potatoes

🥂Pork or chicken roast

🥂Polenta with cheese and sour cream

🥂Fresh bread and lard

💡Variations

With horseradish: add horseradish slices for flavor and crunch.

Spicy: add hot peppers for spicy version.

With celery: add celery leaves for complex aroma.