Tortilla Green Fried Tomatoes
3 medium-size Green Tomatoes cut into 12 slices
2 cups Flour
1 cup Buttermilk
3 cups Whole Wheat Flour Tortilla crumbs
1 Tbsp. Salt
1 tsp. Black Pepper
2 tsp. Chile Powder
1/2 tsp. dried Thyme
1/2 lb. fresh Arugula
5 large, Red Radishes thinly sliced
1 medium Red Onion peeled and thinly sliced
Vegetable Oil for frying
Whisk to blend the buttermilk and egg. Set aside in a small bowl. Season
tortilla crumbs with salt, pepper, chili powder and dry thyme. Set aside in a
small bowl.
One at a time, dip tomatoes into flour and shake off excess, next dip into
buttermilk mixture and finally drop into tortilla crumbs, coating tomatoes well
on both sides.
Heat 2 inches of oil in large frypan to 360 degrees F. Drop tomatoes into oil
and fry 2 minutes until medium brown and crispy. Drain on paper towel and keep
warm.
In a large bowl, toss arugula with radishes and red onions - lightly toss with
Greek goddess dressing.
To assemble: Place 3 fried tomatoes in each serving plate - top in center with a
mound of mixed salad.
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