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Fried Green Tomato Sticks
Fried Green Tomato Sticks
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Recipe type: Appetizer, Side Dish
Serves: 2-4 people
 
Ingredients
  • 4 medium green tomatoes (about 1 lb)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 large egg whites
  • ¾ cup cornmeal
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar (optional for sauce)
Instructions
  1. Cut tomatoes into fry shapes, place on a plate, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Whisk egg whites in a bowl until white and fluffy. In a separate bowl whisk together cornmeal and cayenne pepper. In a third bowl add whole wheat flour.
  3. Preheat skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil for each batch of tomatoes.
  4. Dip tomato sticks in flour first, then egg white, then cornmeal mixture. Shake off any excess dry ingredients and add to preheated skillet.
  5. Cook on each side for about 5 minutes or until cornmeal is browned.
  6. Remove tomato sticks from skillet and let cool.
  7. If preparing balsamic reduction sauce (do this while frying the tomatoes):
  8. Add balsamic vinegar to a small pot and simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until it thickens and reduces by about half.
  9. Drizzle on tomato fries generously or use as a dipping sauce.
Recipe by 24 Carrot Life at https://24carrotlife.com/2014/01/15/fried-green-tomato-sticks/