Fried green tomato recipes
Ok, so we’ve already covered the fact that I adore fried green tomatoes. When they started to get popular on restaurant menus about 10 or so years ago, I remember ordering an appetizer of one that was served with goat cheese, pickled onions, basil, roasted corn and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. At the time, I thought it was one of the best things I had ever eaten. Here are a couple of ideas for fried green tomato recipes as appetizers. They are beautiful and fun and people will think you are the bomb! They are last minute cooking and plating (not do ahead) kind of apps but so worth it!!
Fried Green Tomato with Pico, Feta and Balsamic Reduction
1. Follow the steps on how to make fried green tomatoes to perfection in one of our previous posts!
2. Plate in a line slightly overlapping
3. When ready to serve, lightly top with some pico de gallo, balsamic reduction and quality feta cheese and serve immediately
Fried Green Tomato Napoleon with Goat Cheese, Basil and Balsamic Reduction
1. Follow the steps on how to make fried green tomatoes to perfection in one of our previous posts!
2. While the tomatoes are resting after being salted, you can start your balsamic reduction so it has time to cool prior to plating the dish.
3. Once you have your tomatoes and your balsamic reduction, add a tomato to a plate, add some fresh basil leaves and a chunk of goat cheese.
4. Repeat with another tomato, more basil and more goat cheese.
5. Top with another slice of goat cheese and a little more basil.
6. Drizzle the top and around the edges with the balsamic reduction.
Don’t want to make your own Balsamic Reduction? I get it!! This will keep in your fridge for a long time so just pull it out and drizzle to your heart’s content!
The key to great green tomato recipes is to make great fried green tomatoes first! Then sandwich or top with whatever you like. Lots of great options!!