To me, Summer means cool breezes on the beach, picnics, long walks in the evening, iced sweet tea on the porch, and fried green tomatoes. And of course I have to watch the movie "Fried Green Tomatoes" while eating some too!
Unfortunately, anything fried isn't good for you. That's why I love my "job" at lightening up my favorite foods!
These green tomatoes are dredged in whole wheat flour, dipped in egg white mixture, then dredged again in a flaxeed panko mix. Then they are pan "fried" in only 1 tbs of extra virgin olive oil! That's it! They are amazing and I can have my fried green tomatoes without the guilt!
Serves 8
Nutritional Facts are based off My Fitness Pal App
For 2 tomatoes with 1 oz of goat cheese: Calories: 101, Fat: 4g, Carbs: 13g, Protein: 4g, Fiber: 2.2g
You Need:
4 medium to large green tomatoes sliced ( 16 slices)
¾ cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
2 tbs sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
½ cup panko bread crumbs
3 tbs ground flaxseed
½ cup whole wheat flour ( I added extra black pepper to the flour to kick it up a notch!)
1 egg & 1 egg white beaten until bubbly
Directions:
In a medium sauce pan heat water, vinegar, sugar, and salt until it begins to boil
Add tomato slices and let simmer for about 5-6 minutes
Remove from heat and let the tomatoes sit in the vinegar mixture for 15 minutes.
While the tomatoes sit, get the bowls set up for dredging and dipping:
First Bowl: Flour and pepper
Second Bowl: Egg and egg white mixture
Third Bowl: Panko and flax seed mixture
Remove tomato slices to a plate with paper towels to cool and pat dry.
Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat.
Dredge each tomato slice in the flour, then dip in egg mixture, and finally dredge in panko mixture.
Place tomatoes in skillet and cook for 4 minutes per side ( spray the tops of the tomatoes with cooking spray before flipping them so they brown evenly)
Serve on a platter with some herbed goat cheese! Enjoy!
To make this to-go:
These don't store for very long ( maybe an extra day or so) so plan on eating in that time period. I would turn these babies into a tasty veggie wrap for lunch the next day with some Laughing Cow cheese. lettuce, red onion, and what ever you like!
[yumprint-recipe id='9']Pickling Portion of recipe adapted from Cooking Light
Melissa { hungryfoodlove } says
Brilliant! always looking for better ways to have flaxseed!
Cravings of a Lunatic says
This looks and sounds delicious. I can't wait to try this recipe.
[email protected] says
Thank you!!! It's definitely my favorite "fried" green tomatoes!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
I have a whole box of flaxseed in the kitchen! Can't wait to make these!
[email protected] says
Yay! Let me know how they turn out! 🙂
marlymcb says
I'm completely obsessed with all things flax seeds so I can't wait to try it as a coating over fried green tomatoes. Brilliant!
[email protected] says
I am too! I try to use it any where I can in my cooking!
savoryexperiments says
I love fried green tomatoes and can't wait to try them with flax seed! Great idea!
Isabelle @ Crumb says
I haven't had fried green tomatoes in AGES, but now I'm totally craving them after seeing your healthier take on them.... love the idea of using flaxseed panko, which I'm sure adds a really nice flavour to the coating. I'm going to have to see if I can track some down!
[email protected] says
Thank You Isabelle! I love how the flaxseed gives it an extra texture and I think it gives it a crispier crust!
Rose | The Clean Dish says
Mmmm fried green tomatoes! I remember when I ate them for the first time when we moved to Florida - genius!! I also love the movie heh - thanks for the healthier version, I must try these!
veganinthefreezer says
Well! Isn't this smart. I think the coating would be a perfect combination with the green tomatoes. Thanks for the recipe.
[email protected] says
Thanks Ginny! I'm glad you like it!
ecavalla says
YUM! I love fried green tomatoes- great recipe 🙂
[email protected] says
Thank you so much! I hope you try it! 🙂
Ellen Christian (@ellenblogs) says
I love green tomatoes. I cannot wait until I have a few to try this.
[email protected] says
You won't regret it! These are quite tasty 😉
ashley says
I had these for the first time last year believe it or not! I went to a wedding in southern Georgia. I was sold! Would love to try them at home with this recipe sometime.
[email protected] says
I'm actually a bit new to them as well! I was a bit picky about tomatoes growing up and I tried these at a restaurant in college and have loved them ever since! I hope you try them!
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says
I do love my fried green tomatoes but I'm also looking forward to trying your lighter version. They look delicious!
[email protected] says
Thank you Lana! Trust me, they are so worth trying!