FRIED GREEN TOMATOES RECIPE

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess while reducing calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: polenta

Ground oats provide a similar texture with added health benefits.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier but more expensive.

Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.

Sprinkle salt on both sides of the tomato slices and let sit for 10 minutes.

Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with a mixture of milk, egg, and hot sauce, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Dredge each tomato slice in flour, shaking off excess.

Dip the floured tomato slice into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.

Coat the egg-dipped slice in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Carefully add the breaded tomato slices in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary.

Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

Remove the fried tomatoes and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.

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