Author:
Kevin Curry
Fried Green Tomatoes with Bison
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Move on over Paula Dean, there’s a new bad boy in town and he’s not pulling any punches when it comes to breaking out the healthy but delicious versions of your favorite southern comfort food. Southern fried green tomatoes are a staple in the lower half of our country, where a crispy crust encases juicy, meaty, and tangy green tomatoes.
Often the result of having a late bumper crop of this popular vegetable, if you find that you have a bunch of late-season unripe tomatoes that won’t make it through the first frost, this is the recipe you can wow guests with at your next dinner party. Not only does it reduce food waste, but I’m also very excited to show you all a version that keeps special diets such as keto, paleo, and gluten-free.
Before we dive in, here is some advice on making the best fried green tomatoes recipe. Make sure you choose firm green tomatoes since if they’re soft, it more than likely means they have started to go bad. Choose a large shallow bowl so that it’s easy to toss the tomatoes in the breading and make sure you lay them out on some paper towels after you fry them so they stay crispy and don’t become too soggy with grease. With these tips in mind, let’s dive in!
Recipe Variations
Instead of bread crumbs or corn meal, Almond flour is a versatile gluten-free and grain-free breading that gives just the right amount of crisp we’re looking for. While you can mix any seasoning of your choice into the flour, in this recipe I used garlic powder, sea salt, cumin, and ground black pepper. Feel free to add smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, Cajun or Italian seasonings. Even parmesan cheese would be a welcome addition to the breading. While you can pan fry them until they’re crispy, you can also throw them into the air fryer if you’re trying to watch your calorie intake.
If you’re looking for what to serve with fried green tomatoes, they are fantastic as a side dish to cubed steak, kebabs, stew and gumbo, roasted chicken, some sauteed shrimp, or other fish and seafood. In fact, they even do well as a stand-alone entree. If you want something to give it an extra kick, pairing it with a tasty dipping sauce like a spicy remoulade or cool tangy Greek tzatziki could be just the thing you’re looking for. If you have any leftovers, you can make fried green tomato sandwiches too.
I hope you enjoyed my southern fried green tomatoes recipe without cornmeal recipe and would love to hear from you. Drop a comment below to tell me how you liked it!
Let’s cook!
Fried Green Tomatoes with Bison
Ingredients
Substitution
Note
Ingredients to make fried green tomatoes:
- 1 green tomato
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 cup gluten-free almond flour (you will likely not use ALL of the flour)
- Choice of seasonings (low sodium)
- 1/2 tbsp Kelapo coconut oil (use FITMENCOOK code for 10% discount)
Steps
Step 1
Cut green tomato into thick slices.
Step 2
Put almond four, garlic powder, pepper, pinch of sea salt, cumin into a bowl and mix.
Step 3
In another bowl, add 1 egg white.
Step 4
Set skillet on medium heat and add coconut oil.
Step 5
Place tomato slice in egg white mixture. Then place the slice in the flour & seasoning mixture. Coat both sides of the tomato.
Step 6
Place the tomato slice in the skillet and cook on both sides until brown. Careful not to burn.
Step 7
Smash them! They are delicious.
Approx macros of green tomato (majority comes from almond flour). To reduce calories, you can use sorghum flour or coconut flour but the carb count will increase.
Fried Green Tomatoes with Bison
Kevin Curry
Ingredients to make fried green tomatoes:
- 1 green tomato
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 cup gluten-free almond flour (you will likely not use ALL of the flour)
- Choice of seasonings (low sodium)
- 1/2 tbsp Kelapo coconut oil (use FITMENCOOK code for 10% discount)
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Cut green tomato into thick slices.
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Put almond four, garlic powder, pepper, pinch of sea salt, cumin into a bowl and mix.
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In another bowl, add 1 egg white.
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Set skillet on medium heat and add coconut oil.
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Place tomato slice in egg white mixture. Then place the slice in the flour & seasoning mixture. Coat both sides of the tomato.
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Place the tomato slice in the skillet and cook on both sides until brown. Careful not to burn.
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Smash them! They are delicious.
Nutrition per serving
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!