Vegan Fried Green Tomatoes

You might also like these recipes for green tomato stew and green tomato dal. Fried green tomatoes are a classic and even iconic dish from the American south, synonymous with summer and comfort cuisine. It is easy to see why: green tomatoes have an exquisite, unusual sweet-tartness and a firmer texture than ripe tomatoes. Smothered in cornmeal and fried up in a cast iron skillet, they become all crispy on the outside while the insides become warm and gooey and even more delicious. This is truly a seasonal delicacy. Here, in Maryland, I can’t get my hands on green tomatoes in the market, so the only time I can eat them is when I grow them myself. Serve the vegan fried green tomatoes as a side dish or as a snack or appetizer. It works great every way. You can also stack them inside sandwiches.

Why you’ll love this recipe

A delicious, seasonal treat. There’s something so delicious about the flavor of fried green tomatoes, and the textures are simply incredible. Once you start making and eating these you will not be able to stop. They’re so easy to make. All you need to make these fried green tomatoes recipe is slice the tomatoes and make an assembly line of a flax egg mixture and cornmeal. Dunk the tomato in each before frying. This easy recipe shouldn’t take you more than 20 minutes to get from scratch to done. Suitable for all diets. This recipe for vegan fried green tomatoes is gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free or low-carb.

How to make vegan fried green tomatoes

Store

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days. Freeze: Flash freeze the fried green tomato slices on a baking sheet, then place in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to three months. Reheat: Reheat refrigerated and frozen green tomato slices on an oil-coated cast iron skillet or non stick skillet until crispy again.