FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH CREAM SAUCE

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A True Southern Classic. No reason to wait for the tomatoes to ripen on the vine..pick a few while they are still green and fry them to perfection!

Provided by Iris Bonanno

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 22

FOR FRYING THE TOMATOES
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp white sugar
1 Tbsp cajun seasonings
2 large eggs
1/2 c whole milk
3/4 c yellow cornmeal
1/2 c all purpose flour
3/4 c vegetable or coconut oil
2-3 large green tomatoes
CREAM SAUCE
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small white onion - chopped
1 clove garlic- minced
1/2 small orange or red bell pepper, chopped
1 c vegetable stock
1 c heavy cream
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cajun seasonings

Steps:

  • 1. For tomatoes: Slice tomatoes 1/4" thick. Mix milk and eggs together in medium bowl, add salt & pepper to egg mixture.
  • 2. Mix cornmeal, flour, sugar & Cajun seasoning in a deep dish pie plate. Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat.
  • 3. Dip tomatoes in egg mixture, next dredge in cornmeal mixture. Fry in oil until brown on both sides. Drain on paper towel.
  • 4. Cream Sauce: In heavy saucepan heat oil & butter until melted. Sauté onions, pepper and garlic until tender. Add vegetable stock, bring to boil and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in flour until sauce thickens. Add cream, return to a boil and cook another 2-3 minutes. Taste and add more salt or Pepper to taste. Drizzle over fried tomatoes.

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