Jul 14 2026
Restaurantsil BucoGreen Tomato Recipe

Green Tomato Recipe

Inspired by il Buco
Time30m
Serves4

Green tomato, stracciatella, fresh mozzarella, provolone

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Cheeses

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Green Tomatoes

    Wash the green tomatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a clean towel.

  2. 2

    Slice the Tomatoes

    Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds and set them aside.

  3. 3

    Chop the Basil

    Rinse the fresh basil leaves, pat them dry, and then chop them coarsely.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Layer the Ingredients

    On a serving platter, arrange the sliced green tomatoes in a single layer.

  2. 5

    Add the Cheeses

    Dollop the stracciatella cheese evenly over the green tomato slices. Tear the fresh mozzarella into smaller pieces and scatter them on top. Finally, slice the provolone cheese and place it on the tomatoes.

  3. 6

    Drizzle and Season

    Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the layered ingredients. Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste.

  4. 7

    Garnish

    Finish by scattering the chopped fresh basil leaves over the top for garnish.

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