Zesty Fried Green Tomatoes

Name: Zesty Fried Green Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 4 medium green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices; Salt; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil

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Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min.

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6 servings

You don't have to be from the South to savor this traditional treat-a wonderful way to use up unripened fall tomatoes. We start our tomato plants in early spring so we can enjoy their bounty as long as possible.—Gladys Gibbs, Brush Creek, Tennessee

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Ingredients

4 medium green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil

Directions

Sprinkle both sides of tomatoes with salt; let stand for 10 minutes. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. In another shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, cheese, flour and seasonings. Pat tomatoes dry. Dip in eggs, then coat with cornmeal mixture.
In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Fry tomatoes, a few at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding more oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

3 slice: 213 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

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