Gastronomous

No green tomatoes in site for frying? Here is the red equivalent!

It is a good alternative for a vegetarian parmesan, and also a makes a great sandwich!

Try them as spicy or as mild as you like. Enjoy with a good cold brew.

Ingredients:( for 4 servings)

2 firm red tomatoes
1/2 cup ground cornmeal
1/2 tsp fresh thyme
1/2 tsp fresh tarragon
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste

Place the sliced tomatoes on a plate, salt & pepper to taste, let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a sauté pan and place the cornmeal and the other ingredients in a bowl, mix well. Take the tomato slices one by one and coat both sides with the cornmeal mix. Cook the tomatoes on both sides till slightly brown. Drain on paper towels and serve.