Fried Red Tomatoes by Chuck Hughes

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  • Number of Servings: 3
Ingredients
Fried Red Tomtatoes:1/2 cup white flour 3 eggs, beaten 2/3 cup Panko bread crumbs 3 firm ripe tomatoes For frying:1/4 cup olive oilDollop of butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Garnish:A dollop of sour cream 3 slices prosciutto, fried till crisp A few sprigs of chives, finely chopped
Directions
1.Cut tomatoes into ½ inch slices.

2.Sprinkle with coarse salt & cracked black pepper.

3.Place flour, eggs, and crumbs in separate shallow bowls.

4.Heat oil with a dollop of butter in a medium skillet on medium heat.

5.Dip tomato slices in flour, then eggs, then crumbs.

6.In the pan fry half the coated slices at a time for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.

7.Bread and cook remaining tomatoes.

8.Remove to a serving tray. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, crumbled crisp prosciutto and a sprinkle of minced, fresh chives.


Serving Size: serves 3

Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AUNATURELMTL.

Servings Per Recipe: 3
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 260.4
  • Total Fat: 10.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 201.0 mg
  • Sodium: 565.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 11.5 g

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