Tomatoes, Fried Green

By AnitaD

tasteofhome.com

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.

Originally published as Fried Green Tomatoes in Light & Tasty August/September 2006, p45

Ingredients

• FRESH TOMATO SALSA:
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbsp milk
• 1 cup cornflake crumbs
• 4 medium green tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 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 tsp lime juice
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 55mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 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.

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.