Ritz-Y Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

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Ritz-Y Fried Green Tomatoes
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Ingredients:

  • 3 medium green tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups fine ritz cracker crumbs
  • cayenne pepper, to taste (mr. brown recommends a pinch .)

Directions:

  1. Slice the tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick rounds, spread them out on a layer of paper towels, and top with another layer of paper towels to drain. Allow the tomatoes to rest/drain for about fifteen minutes.
  2. Mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  3. In a separate container, beat the eggs until slightly fluffy.
  4. Place the cracker crumbs in another container.
  5. Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil to 350 degrees Farenheit.
  6. Season the tomato slices with salt and pepper, dredge in the flour mixture, dip in the egg, then press into the cracker crumbs to coat.
  7. With tongs, working in small batches, gently place them in the oil and cook until crisp and brown on one side, then turn and brown the other side.
  8. Transfer to a rack as they are done.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 18.34 Kcal (77 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.38g 1%
Cholesterol 13.64mg 5%
Sodium 5.4mg 0%
Potassium 6.97mg 0%
Total Carbs 2.97g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 0%
Protein 0.65g 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 2.3mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 255.36 Kcal (1069 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.35g 1%
Cholesterol 189.96mg 5%
Sodium 75.22mg 0%
Potassium 97.08mg 0%
Total Carbs 41.42g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.97g 0%
Protein 9.06g 1%
Iron 1.3mg 1%
Calcium 32.7mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.4
    Points
  • 0
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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