FRIED GREEN TOMATO "BLT"

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Fried Green Tomato

Categories     Leafy Green     Pork     Tomato     Appetizer     Bake     Basil     Summer     Prosciutto     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
18 1/8-inch-thick slices pancetta*
18 1/4-inch-thick slices green tomatoes (about 6 tomatoes)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
3 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 cup olive oil
6 1/4-inch-thick slices red tomatoes (about 2 tomatoes)
6 1/4-inch-thick slices yellow tomatoes (about 2 tomatoes)
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced arugula

Steps:

  • Puree basil, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, lemon juice, and mustard in processor until smooth. Transfer to small bowl; mix in remaining 1 cup mayonnaise and season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange pancetta in single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Cook until pancetta is just crisp, about 15 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Reduce oven temperature to 200°F.
  • Sprinkle all green tomato slices with salt and pepper. Place 1/2 cup flour in shallow bowl. Mix remaining 1/2 cup flour with cornmeal in another shallow bowl to blend. Working with 1 green tomato slice at a time, coat with flour, then egg, then flour-cornmeal mixture. Transfer to baking sheet. Line second baking sheet with paper towels. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry green tomatoes until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Using slotted spoon, transfer to prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Keep warm in oven.
  • Sprinkle red and yellow tomatoes with salt and pepper. Place 1 fried green tomato slice on each of 6 plates. Spread each with 1 teaspoon basil mayonnaise, then top with 2 tablespoons arugula, 1 slice pancetta, 1 slice red tomato, another fried green tomato, 1 slice yellow tomato, pancetta, and another 2 tablespoons arugula. Spoon 1 teaspoon mayonnaise over arugula, then top with remaining fried green tomatoes. Spoon 1 teaspoon mayonnaise atop green tomato. Finish with remaining pancetta and serve.
  • *Pancetta, Italian bacon cured in salt, is available at Italian markets and some specialty food stores and supermarkets.

Kushal tharu
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This is a really fun and easy recipe to make. I love that it's a little bit different from the classic BLT.


Flo Uego
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I'm not a huge fan of fried green tomatoes, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The tomatoes were crispy and flavorful, and the BLT was delicious.


Alex Machel
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These BLTs are a great way to use up leftover bacon and fried green tomatoes.


aqsa shaikh
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I'm not sure what I was expecting, but these fried green tomato BLTs are amazing! They're crispy, flavorful, and so satisfying.


Chaurasiya Bhai
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These fried green tomato BLTs are so good, I could eat them every day.


Mary Sosa
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to change up my usual BLT routine.


Joseph giwlay
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This is the best BLT I've ever had! The fried green tomatoes make it so special.


im rainbow Dashie
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I love the combination of flavors in this BLT. The crispy tomatoes, the salty bacon, and the creamy avocado are all perfect together.


Anas Sheihk
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This BLT is a great way to use up leftover fried green tomatoes. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Alex Bright
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I'm not a huge fan of fried green tomatoes, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The tomatoes were crispy and flavorful, and the BLT was delicious.


Gohar butt
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The fried green tomatoes in this BLT were perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mark Grier
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This is a really unique and delicious take on the classic BLT.


Thakur Thakur
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I love fried green tomatoes, and this BLT is a great way to enjoy them. The bacon and lettuce add a nice touch of flavor and texture.


Camdin Montgomery
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These fried green tomato BLTs were a hit at my last party! The tomatoes were crispy and flavorful, and the combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato was perfect.