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fried green tomatoes blt

(5 ratings)
Recipe by
Lucy Selvaggio-Diaz
Brentwood, NY

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

  • 4 slice
    bacon
  • 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 Tbsp
    water
  • 1/2 c
    yellow cornmeal
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb
    green tomatoes
  • oil, for frying
  • 8 slice
    whole wheat or multi-grain bread
  • mayonnaise
  • arugula

How To Make fried green tomatoes blt

  • 1
    Preheat 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.
  • 2
    Arrange 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.
  • 3
    Heat 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.
  • 4
    On 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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