fried green tomatoes blt
(5 ratings)
This is a Southern favorite, made lighter without sacrificing flavor. I make it with arugula, but you can use any lettuce you prefer. From "Food and Wine" magazine.
(5 ratings)
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Pan Fry
Ingredients For fried green tomatoes blt
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4 slicebacon
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1/2 call purpose flour
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1egg
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1 Tbspwater
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1/2 cyellow cornmeal
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salt
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freshly ground black pepper
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1 lbgreen tomatoes
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oil, for frying
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8 slicewhole wheat or multi-grain bread
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mayonnaise
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arugula
How To Make fried green tomatoes blt
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1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F; line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange bacon on baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 15 minutes; cut in half and drain on paper toweling.
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2Arrange flour, egg beaten with the water, and cornmeal in three shallow bowls to form an assembly line; season cornmeal generously with salt and pepper. Slice tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices and dredge tomato slices in flour, egg, and cornmeal, pressing to adhere. Set aside on waxed paper lined platter.
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3Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over moderately high heat. Cook tomatoes, in batches if necessary, until golden and crisp, turning once, about 5 minutes total; drain on paper toweling.
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4On a work surface, arrange 4 pieces of toast. Spread each with mayonnaise. Layer on fried tomatoes, bacon, and arugula. Top with remaining toast and cut in half.
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