Easy Fried Green Tomatoes

I grew up eating fried green tomatoes occasionally and loved them from the first bite.  Not every body is prepared for their tangy taste and eating a non-ripe tomato, but I highly suggest giving these a try.  It's another fun way to enjoy this summer fruit.  By the way, I made these a couple of months ago, but as you know, my schedule was a bit crazy, so this is my first chance at posting them.

Easy Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients:

Canola oil for frying
1 cup corn meal
1 cup flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 - 6 firm green tomatoes, sliced thickly

Directions:

Heat oven to 250 degrees.  Heat a couple of tablespoons of oil into a large pan over medium heat.  While oil is heating, mix the corn meal, flour, salt and pepper into a small bowl or other container with a "flat-ish" bottom.  Take four or five of the tomato slices and dredge in the mixture, so that both sides are covered.  If it's not sticking too well, wet the slices first.  Place them in the hot pan, and cook for three to five minutes on each side, until they are golden brown.  Repeat with remaining slices.  Drain on a cookie sheet lined with paper towels, and keep them warm in the oven, until all the slices have been cooked.  This is a great side dish to complete a meal.  I love these just like this, without any condiments.  Feeds five hungry vegans.