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Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes
A quick and easy homemade salsa makes a mouthwatering addition to these fried tomatoes. The golden coating is so crispy, no one suspects the slices are light. —Ingrid Parker, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
6 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Cook: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon fat-free milk
  • 1 cup cornflake crumbs
  • 4 medium green tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • FRESH TOMATO SALSA:
  • 5 medium red tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and cayenne. In
  • another shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Place cornflake crumbs in a
  • third bowl. Pat green tomato slices dry. Coat with flour mixture,
  • dip into egg mixture, then coat with crumbs.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Fried Green Tomatoes (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 4 teaspoons oil over medium heat.
  • Fry tomato slices, four at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side or
  • until golden brown, adding more oil as needed. Drain on paper
  • towels.
  • Place fried tomatoes on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375°
  • for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine
  • salsa ingredients. Serve with the fried tomatoes. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 2 tomato slices with 1/3 cup salsa equals 207 calories, 11 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 343 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1 starch.
© Taste of Home 2013