Appetizer for 6
Fried Green Tomatoes with fresh tomatoes
$5.69for 440 minServes 6
Green tomato slices are coated in seasoned flour, buttermilk, and crumbs, then fried until crisp and tender.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.43Typical price |
 | Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.11Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.54 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$1.42 per serving$5.69 for 4
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 4 green tomatoes
- 2 1/2 cups canola or grape seed oil
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Steps
- Slice the green tomatoes into half-inch rounds.
- Place the flour in one shallow bowl and the buttermilk in another.
- Mix the cornmeal, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a third bowl.
- Dip each tomato slice in flour, buttermilk, and the crumb mixture.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet to 350 F.
- Fry the tomatoes in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until crisp and tender.
- Stir the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and salt together in a small bowl.
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