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Fried Green Tomatoes with Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella

Author: Roz

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 medium-sized unripe green tomatoes 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches wide
  • 2 Jumbo Eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Italian herb-seasoned bread crumbs
  • 3 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp freshly minced garlic
  • 2 - 3 cups light Olive Oil whatever it takes to have 2" of oil in the pan
  • Freshly ground Sea Salt
  • Freshly ground Black Pepper
  • Marinara Sauce preferably homemade
  • Freshly grated Mozzarella cheese or blend your favorite Italian cheeses: Pecorina-Romano, Fontina, Provolone, etc.

Instructions

  • From the garden (or local Farmers' Market) select your green tomatoes.
  • Wash them with clean water and cut off the green stem tops.
  • Slice into 1/3" thick pieces (we like ours thicker than the traditional 1/4" thickness).
  • Sprinkle the tomato slices with salt and pepper.
  • In a shallow, wide bowl beat together eggs and buttermilk.
  • In another shallow, wide bowl mix the Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • In a large, heavy frying pan (I use cast iron) heat 2 inches of the olive oil on medium high.
  • Begin dipping the tomatoes into the egg mixture first and then into the breading mixture (using a fork keeps your hands clean! )
  • Place tomatoes as they are breaded onto another clean plate to take to the stove for frying in the pan.
  • Gently slide tomatoes into the hot oil.
  • Fry each side until golden brown.
  • Salt and pepper to taste and serve at this point or proceed to the next level as an entree!
  • Place in a baking dish and pour fresh, home-made Italian Marinara Sauce (recipe another day).
  • Sprinkle freshly grated Mozzarella cheese (or a blend of Italian cheeses of your choice) on top.
  • Sprinkle another tablespoon of Parmesan cheese on top.
  • In a 350 degree oven, bake for 30 to 40 minutes.