OVEN-FRIED GREEN TOMATO BLT

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For years I have used this same idea to cook eggplant slices, and recently I decided to try it on green tomatoes. It worked! Now my family loves them in BLTs. -Jolene Martinelli, Fremont, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large green tomato (about 8 ounces)
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
8 cooked center-cut bacon strips
4 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Cut tomato into 8 slices, each about 1/4 in. thick. Place egg and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls; mix salt into bread crumbs. Dip tomato slices in egg, then in bread crumb mixture, patting to help adhere., Place tomato slices on a wire rack set in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; broil 4-5 in. from heat until golden brown, about 30-45 seconds per side., Mix mayonnaise, green onions and dill. Layer each of 4 slices of bread with 2 bacon strips, 1 lettuce leaf and 2 tomato slices. Spread mayonnaise mixture over remaining slices of bread; place over top layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic exchanges

Boba Tea
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The tomatoes were surprisingly good, and the BLT combination was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


saweera chohan
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This recipe is a great way to use up some of my garden-fresh tomatoes. The tomatoes were crispy and flavorful, and the BLT combination was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Patrice Smith
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I was looking for a new way to cook green tomatoes, and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. The tomatoes were crispy and flavorful, and the BLT combination was a great touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


SohailNadan Nadan
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The tomatoes were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the BLT combination was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hamim Amiri
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The tomatoes are always crispy and juicy, and the BLT combination is perfect. It's a great way to use up some of my garden-fresh tomatoes.


Magooz Khan
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This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the crispy tomatoes and the BLT combination. It was a great way to use up some of my garden-fresh tomatoes.


Riley M
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I'm not a huge fan of green tomatoes, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The tomatoes were surprisingly good, and the BLT combination was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Abou Joud
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This recipe is a winner! The green tomatoes were a nice change from the usual red ones, and the BLT combination was a great idea. I'll be adding this to my regular rotation.


Bambi Jackson
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I was skeptical about oven-frying the tomatoes, but I'm so glad I tried it! They turned out amazing. The whole dish was delicious and satisfying.


Linda William
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Absolutely delightful! The tomatoes were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the BLT combination was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.