Instructions: Fried green tomatoes: It sounds slightly romantic, and hearkens us back to simpler life in the country. But how, exactly, do you make them? Here are two different possibilities-one a little spicy, the other slightly sweet. Both are breaded with cornmeal and quickly fried in a little olive oil. Theyre best served hot but are also good cold. Quantities are all up to you, so its tricky to give a nutritional breakdown. However, a large green tomato will have about Spicy Version:
Green tomatoes, sliced
Tabasco sauce
Cornmeal
Olive oil, for frying

Sprinkle Tabasco sauce lightly over tomatoes; marinate a few minutes. Bread tomatoes with cornmeal. Brown on both sides in oil; drain on paper towels.

Sweet Version:
Green tomatoes, sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Brown sugar, to taste
Cornmeal
Olive oil, for frying

Sprinkle tomatoes with salt, pepper, and brown sugar to taste. Bread tomatoes with cornmeal. Brown on both sides in oil; drain on paper towels.

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