Dec 212010
As a green tomato novice I remember buying one for the first time at a farmers market thinking they were just a different type of tomato, not necessarily an unripe one. Kind of along the lines of a tomatillo. I took a bite and I’m am embarrased to admit, thought it was really disgusting and really never purchased one again.
And then I got some with my CSA.
Luckily, by this time I had realized what a green tomato actually was and was aware that most people fried them. I was determined to give these another try with an open mind; however, I also knew I didn’t want to fry it so I figured I would try baking it.
There are a few recipes for baking tomatoes but to tell you the truth the ones I came across looked kind of complicated with a few different flours and other various ingredients. I simply dipped mine in a garlicky dressing and then in breadcrumb, sprayed canola cooking spray and baked ‘em.
They were delicious. Soft and warm on the inside and crispy on the outside with great garlicky flavor.
Even my two year old was eating them!
(Ok so she thought they were chicken nuggets and I said ”Yes. Nuggets.” So she liked them.)
**Tip: To make these gluten and dairy free I dipped them in a vinaigrette dressing and then in gluten free breadcrumb. That’s it!
Garlicky (Oven) Fried Green Tomatoes
**Gluten and dairy free option
Ingredients
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3 green tomatoes, sliced
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Breadcrumb **Use gluten free breadcrumb for those with gluten allergy
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Sea salt, fresh ground pepper, garlic powder
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375F. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray.
2. Pour some dressing into a small dish and breadcrumb into a second small dish. Dip each slice in the dressing, turn once, dip in breadcrumb, turn so all sides are coated, place on prepared baking sheet. Spray top sides of all tomatoes with additional olive oil spray.
3. Bake for 30 minutes, broil on high for 1 to 2 minutes. Keep an eye on them to ensure they don’t brown too much.
4. Remove tomatoes from oven and sprinkle with salt, pepper and lots of garlic powder to taste.
***Please note that when I state “allergy free” this is my attempt at gluten, egg, dairy, soy, peanut and cod fish free which are the allergies my daughter has. I am not a doctor or registered dietitian.
O my goodness those look wonderful! There is a restaurant in my town that makes them but they are so greasy and just gross…these sound fantastic!
These look amazing! I love fried green tomatoes except like you I wouldn't want to fry them either. Great job!!
I've never had fried green tomatoes. I love the idea of dipping in a vinaigrette for the breading.
That is a great idea! Looks wonderful!
I don't know if I am repeating myself, but truth is that I have never tried green tomatoes, nor have I seen one. They look delicious so i guess I must search in my farmers market to see if they carry such veggies here.
They really came out so light and crispy. Tonight I'm going to see how they do with reheating in the toaster oven.
Dawn is this allowed? You didn't fry them! Boy they sure do look good though. I'm glad to her your daughter ate them, mine is so picky I couldn't get her near the ones I made several months ago.
I'm going to try these your way next time.
Laura
A healthy twist on an indulgent favorite – very nice
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Oh, Southern cuisine! My Nana(grandmother) makes these every summer! Great post and Joyeux Noël!
Haha I will definitely be making these for my kids and telling them that they are chicken nuggets. These look delicious! I've had fried green tomatoes ONCE and loved them, but i'd much rather have this baked version especially with that garlicky dressing!