Crunchy Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delightful twist on the classic BLT using crunchy fried green tomatoes and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 green tomatoes
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- 4 leaves romaine lettuce
- 1 avocado
- 1 tomato
Instructions
- Slice the green tomatoes and soak them in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the soaked tomatoes in the cornmeal mixture.
- Fry the tomatoes in a hot skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Cook turkey bacon until crispy.
- Toast the bread and layer with lettuce, fried green tomatoes, turkey bacon, avocado, and sliced tomato.
- Top with the other slice of bread, slice, and serve.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double fry the tomatoes.
- Use a good quality bacon for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg