Fried Green Heirloom Tomatoes

Name: Fried Green Heirloom Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: 3 green heirloom tomatoes, cut 1/2 inch thick; Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste; ¾ cup flour, divided; ½ cup cornmeal, finely ground; ½ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp paprika; Dash of Cayenne pepper, to taste; ½ cup buttermilk; 1 egg; vegetable oil; Parsley, chopped for garnish; Serve with Buttermilk ranch dressing

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
2
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
American

Fried Green Heirloom Tomatoes

Tyler Munoz

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Ingredients

Servings

3 green heirloom tomatoes, cut 1/2 inch thick
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
¾ cup flour, divided
½ cup cornmeal, finely ground
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp paprika
Dash of Cayenne pepper, to taste
½ cup buttermilk
1 egg
vegetable oil
Parsley, chopped for garnish
Serve with Buttermilk ranch dressing

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Instructions

Prepare the buttermilk ranch dressing--click this link to see the recipe. Place in the refrigerator to allow flavors to mingle.
Slice the tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick slices. Lightly season both sides with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
Place 1/4 cup of flour in a shallow bowl.
In a separate shallow bowl add the remaining flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Season with some sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste; mix well.
Lastly, whisk the buttermilk and egg together in a separate shallow bowl.
Heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
While the oil is heating, dredge the tomato slices first by completely coating them in the flour, then the buttermilk mixture, and finally the cornmeal mixture.
Using a fork, gently place the coated tomato slices in the HOT oil and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
Carefully flip the tomatoes and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown. Side Note: Do not overcook the tomatoes or they may become mushy inside.
Remove the tomatoes to a paper towel lined plate then season with a bit of sea salt, to taste.
Place the fried green heirloom tomatoes on a serving plate and sprinkle with some fresh parsley. Serve immediately with the buttermilk ranch dressing. Enjoy!