Fried Green Tomato Lemon Ricotta Toasts – Recipe!

Fried Green Tomato Lemon Ricotta Toasts combine crispy green tomatoes with creamy lemon ricotta for a cool summer appetizer or brunch recipe.

Fried Green Tomato Lemon Ricotta Toasts are the perfect balance of crisp, creamy, and tangy. The fried green tomatoes add a satisfying crunch and slight tartness that pairs beautifully with the smooth, citrusy lemon ricotta spread.

Dunking each tomato slice in a bath of egg wash and then a flour cornmeal mixture is a classic touch, after a quick shallow fry in a non-stick skillet in a bit of oil – here comes the crunch.  A layer of creamy ricotta cheese with flecks of lemon zest spread upon toasted Squaw Bread (a darker rye molasses loaf) or other rustic toast, turns classic into something delightfully different.

These Fried Green Tomato Lemon Ricotta Toasts are not only incredibly easy to put together – less than 20 minutes, but they have fresh summer taste.  The crunchy cornmeal crusted tomatoes that rest upon whole milk lemony ricotta cheese and crispy toast make a tasty appetizer, or lighter meal on a hot evening.

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Ingredients

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1 large egg
• 1 large slightly firm green tomato, any variety
• 2/3 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 large slices Squaw bread or other rustic loaf
• 3 sprigs dill, oregano or basil
• salt & pepper
• 1/4 cup of vegetable oil for frying

(Serves 2-4)

To Prepare:

1. In one small bowl – add egg and 1 tablespoon water, whisk.  In another bowl- add flour, cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pinch of black pepper, stir.  Set aside.
2. Slice tomato into 1/4 inch thick pieces.  Dip each tomato slice into egg wash, then cornmeal coating.  Repeat until all slices are coated, reserve on a plate.
3. In a large non-stick skillet, add oil and heat for 2 minutes.  Fry tomatoes on first side for 2-3 minutes, flip and fry for 1 1/2 minutes, or until light golden brown.  Remove and place on paper towel lined plate.  Sprinkle with salt.
4. Toast bread in toaster or under broiler.  Mix ricotta, lemon zest and pinch of salt and pepper in small bowl.  Spread ricotta on bread slices.  Top with fried green tomatoes.  Top with fresh herbs, I used dill.
5. Slice in half and serve.  Enjoy!

This recipe celebrates the Southern charm of fried green tomatoes while adding a modern twist with whipped lemon ricotta. Whether you’re entertaining guests or looking for a creative way to use garden tomatoes, Fried Green Tomato Lemon Ricotta Toasts are a show-stopping dish that’s easy to prepare.