Fried Green Tomatoes

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, removing the stem ends and any bad spots.

Salt the flour in a shallow dish.

Beat the eggs in another shallow dish until well mixed, using a fork.

Dredge each tomato slice in the egg, ensuring both sides are coated.

Let excess egg drip off before coating in flour, making sure to pat the flour onto the tomatoes to adhere.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot, checking with a pinch of flour to see if it bubbles.

Carefully place the coated tomato slices into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the skillet.

Fry the tomatoes, checking for doneness and flipping them when golden brown.

Once flipped, sprinkle salt on the fried side while still wet.

Remove the fried tomatoes and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

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