My Dad LOVES fried green tomatoes. What a perfect time to make them, now that gardens are sprouting beautiful juicy tomatoes. Here is an adapted recipe from my dad.
1 large tomato (slighly green, yet soft)
1/2 cup almond meal
1 egg
1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt
Fresh ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup Coconut oil OR Ghee OR Macadamia Nut Oil
Optional: fresh basil from the garden
In a frying pan heat oil. Cut tomato into 1/4 inch slices. Break the egg and mix in a small bowl. Mix the almond meal (or other ground nut), salt and pepper (and other spices/herbs if desired) in another small bowl.
Place the cut tomato in the egg mixture, then in the almond mixture until well coated. Place in hot oil and fry until golden brown. Enjoy! Love you dad:) Makes 4 servings.
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per serving):
Traditional Fried Tomatoes = 200 calories, 15g fat, 3g protein, 14 carbs, 1g fiber
"Healthified" Tomatoes = 204 calories, 20g fat, 4.3g protein, 4.4 carbs, 2g fiber
