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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A quick and easy homemade salsa makes a mouthwatering addition to these fried tomatoes. The golden coating is so crispy, no one suspects the slices are light. Ingredients:
1/2 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1 teaspoon salt |
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1 egg |
1 tablespoon fat-free milk |
1 cup cornflake crumbs |
4 medium green tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices |
1/4 cup canola oil |
fresh tomato salsa: |
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 teaspoons lime juice |
2 teaspoons sugar |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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