Mean Green Blt Recipe
fried green tomatoes, bacon, spinach, smashed avocado and ranch on wheatberry bread served with side of home fries or grits
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Ingredients
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Sandwich Assembly
Side Dish
Method
Fried Green Tomatoes
Prepare the Tomatoes
Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices and season with salt and pepper.
Breading Process
Set up a breading station with flour, buttermilk, and cornmeal in separate bowls. Dip each tomato slice in flour, then buttermilk, and finally coat with cornmeal.
Fry the Tomatoes
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded tomato slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Bacon and Sandwich Assembly
Cook Bacon
In a skillet, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Assemble the Sandwich
On a slice of wheatberry bread, spread a layer of smashed avocado, followed by fresh spinach, fried green tomatoes, and bacon. Drizzle ranch dressing on top and close with another slice of bread.
Serving Suggestion
Serve
Serve the Mean Green BLT with a side of home fries or grits.