Description
Fried Tomatoes with Corn Salsa are a delicious and vibrant dish that brings a crispy twist to traditional flavors. This delightful recipe features thick slices of ripe tomatoes, fried to golden perfection, and topped with a refreshing corn salsa made from fresh ingredients. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish, these fried tomatoes are sure to impress at any gathering or cozy meal at home. With a cooking time of just 15 minutes, you can enjoy this quick and satisfying dish that showcases the best of summer flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup oil (such as olive oil)
- 1 cup cooked corn
- 1/4 cup dairy-free cheese substitute
- 1/2 jalapeño (sliced)
- 3 tbsp diced red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the coating by mixing flour, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a plate. Whisk the egg in a bowl and set aside. Pour panko breadcrumbs onto another plate.
- Slice tomatoes into thick rounds. Coat each slice first in seasoned flour, then dip into egg mixture, followed by panko breadcrumbs. Place on a clean plate.
- For the corn salsa, combine cooked corn, dairy-free cheese substitute, jalapeño slices, diced red onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl and stir gently.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds. Fry tomato slices until golden brown on both sides (approximately 1 minute each side). Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with a generous spoonful of corn salsa on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fried tomato slices with corn salsa (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg