Zesty Fried Green Tomatoes

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Country Woman- Gladys Gibbs, Brush Creek, Tennessee

Serves 6 people

Categories: Vegetables-Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • 4 medium green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • salt
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil

Directions

  1. Sprinkle both sides of tomatoes with salt; let stand for 10 minutes. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, flour and seasonings. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Pat tomatoes dry. Dip into eggs, then coat with cornmeal mixture.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Fry tomatoes, a few at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding more oil ad needed. Drain on

  3. paper towels. Serve warm.

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