Contest-Winning Fried Green Tomatoes
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
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
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
-
1.
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.
-
2.
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.
-
3.
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.
Nutrition Facts
2 each: 207 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 343mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1 starch.
© 2024 RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC