Baked Green Tomatoes Recipe

This baked green tomatoes recipe makes a crispy and tangy appetizer that you can actually feel good about! I love that it's made with just a fraction of the oil the classic version uses, all whilst keeping that signature crunchy exterior and soft interior.

📝 Ingredients

• 3-4 unripe green tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (creole seasoning)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons oil (vegetable oil, olive oil)
• Caesar Dressing for dipping

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set out a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle the oil on the baking sheet and spread it around with a spoon or brush.
2. 2Slice the tomatoes into ¼ inch rounds. Set aside.
3. 3Set out 3 bowls. Pour the flour in one bowl, and the panko in the seconds bowl. In the third bowl combine the buttermilk, Cajun seasoning, salt, and cumin. Mix well.
4. 4One at a time, dip the slices of tomato in the flour. Shake off the excess flour and dip the tomato slice in the buttermilk. Shake off the excess buttermilk over the bowl, then dip the slice in breadcrumbs.
5. 5Lay each slice on the baking sheet, then flip it so it is coated in oil on both sides. Repeat with the remaining green tomato slices.
6. 6Bake for 12 minutes. Use a small spatula to flip the tomato slices over. Then bake again for 12 minutes, until golden brown.
7. 7Serve warm with a side of Caesar dressing for dipping.