Green Tomato Relish

Green Tomato Relish is a tangy, savory condiment made primarily from unripe green tomatoes, onions, and a blend of spices like mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric, often sweetened with sugar and vinegar. It is a traditional preserve from the United States, particularly popular in the South and Midwest, where it's used to use up end-of-season garden tomatoes.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This relish is typically low in protein and fat but can be moderate in carbohydrates due to added sugar. It provides small amounts of vitamins A and C from the tomatoes, along with antioxidants from the spices, and a typical serving (about 1 tablespoon) contains roughly 15-25 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	30 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	7 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	280 mg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Vitamin K	3 mcg
Potassium	80 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg
Vitamin A	15 mcg RAE
Iron	0.2 mg
Calcium	10 mg
Folate	5 mcg

Per 1/4 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Green Tomato Relish is a classic example of 'waste-not' home cooking, turning unripe tomatoes that might otherwise spoil into a flavorful, shelf-stable condiment. Nutritionally, green tomatoes contain higher levels of certain antioxidants like solanine compared to their ripe red counterparts.