Fried Green Tomato Caprese

Ingredients

Servings

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US / METRIC

2

Green Tomatoes

3/4 cup

All-Purpose Flour

1/2 Tbsp

Garlic Powder

2

Eggs

1 Tbsp

Milk

1 1/2 cups

Breadcrumbs

1 pinch

Cayenne Pepper

1 pinch

Paprika

2 cups

Mozzarella Cheese

2 cups

Marinara Sauce

1 bunch

Fresh Basil Leaves

to taste

Salt

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

as needed

Vegetable Oil

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Slice the Green Tomatoes (2) .

Step 2

Finely chop the Fresh Basil Leaves (1 bunch) . Preheat the Vegetable Oil (as needed) you will use for frying to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the All-Purpose Flour (3/4 cup) , Salt (to taste) , Ground Black Pepper (to taste) , and Garlic Powder (1/2 Tbsp) .

Step 4

In a second small bowl, combine the Eggs (2) and Milk (1 Tbsp) to create the egg wash.

Step 5

In a third small bowl, combine the dry Breadcrumbs (1 1/2 cups) , Cayenne Pepper (1 pinch) and Paprika (1 pinch) .

Step 6

Once you've got your bowls of ingredients set up, dunk each tomato slice first in the flour mixture, then in to the eggs wash, and finally into the bread crumb mixture. Then set each slice aside on a plate or tray until all the tomatoes are used up.

Step 7

Next, fry each breaded tomato until crispy and browned - about 1-2 minutes per side.

Step 8

Set aside on paper towels to collect the excess oil.

Step 9

Meanhwile, slice the Mozzarella Cheese (2 cups) .

Step 10

To assemble, starting with the bottom layer, place a fried green tomatoes on a plate, top with a slice of mozzarella, then add about 1/2 tbsp of Marinara Sauce (2 cups) and finally place a few of the chopped basil leaves on top. Serve immediately.