Exotic Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Exotic Fried Green Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium, firm green tomatoes; 1/2 cup shelled pistachios; 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs; 2 tsps garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp cayenne; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 cup buttermilk; Canola or olive oil; 1 tbsp butter; 2 tbsps chopped herbs (I used chives, parsley & mint); 1 cup low-moisture shredded mozzarella*

Servings: persons

4 medium, firm green tomatoes
1/2 cup shelled pistachios
1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
2 tsps garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
Canola or olive oil
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsps chopped herbs (I used chives, parsley & mint)
1 cup low-moisture shredded mozzarella*

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["Preheat the oven to 400 F.", "Trim the ends off of the tomatoes, and cut into 1/4 "" slices. In the food processor, pulse pistachios, until they are almost a coarse meal. Add bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, black pepper, and salt and pulse until the mixture looks like a fine crumb. Pour breading mixture into a bowl or baking dish.", "Pour buttermilk into a separate bowl. Dip tomato slices in the buttermilk and then dredge in the breading mixture. Pat the breading mixture on to create an even coat that sticks. Place on a rack on a baking sheet.", "Heat a 1/2"" of oil with butter over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet. Fry tomatoes in batches for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Place back on the rack over the baking sheet.", "In a bowl, combine chopped herbs and mozzarella. Sprinkle over fried tomato slices and bake in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.", "*I used low-moisture, shredded mozzarella in place of slices of buffalo mozzarella here in order to keep the tomatoes crispy."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium, firm green tomatoes, 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs, 2 tsps garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Exotic Fried Green Tomatoes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Exotic Fried Green Tomatoes

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