Fried Green Tomatoes with Comeback Sauce

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Fried Green Tomatoes with Comeback Sauce, plated and ready to serve

Fried green tomatoes get their signature tang from being picked unripe, and that tartness plays perfectly against a crisp, well-seasoned crust and a cool, spicy dipping sauce. This version keeps the same crunch using a golden flaxseed and almond flour breading instead of cornmeal.

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Ingredients for Fried Green Tomatoes with Comeback Sauce

Fried Green Tomatoes with Comeback Sauce

Crisp, tangy green tomatoes in a cornmeal-style almond crust, served with a peppery Southern comeback sauce.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 290kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 large green tomatoes sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup golden flaxseed meal
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup (sugar-free)
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Salt tomato slices and rest on paper towels 10 minutes, then pat dry.
  • Mix almond flour, flaxseed meal, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
  • Dip tomato slices in beaten egg, then press into the flour mixture, coating both sides.
  • Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry slices 2–3 minutes per side, until golden. Drain on paper towels.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and garlic for the comeback sauce.
  • Serve fried tomatoes warm with comeback sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 290kcal | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 4g
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Health Benefits

  • Green tomatoes are lower in sugar than ripe tomatoes and contribute vitamin C.
  • Almond flour breading adds healthy fats in place of a refined cornmeal crust.
  • Homemade comeback sauce avoids the added sugars found in most bottled dressings.
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