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A sandwich featuring crispy, round fried bread, layered with slices of ham, bright green lettuce, and avocado, topped with creamy white sauce. The sandwich is set on a wooden board, with another similar sandwich blurred in the background.
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Fried Tomato Sandwich (No Bread)

Thick slabs of fresh tomato are dredged in flour, eggs, and breadcrumb, and pan-fried until crisp and crunchy. They are used as low-carb alternatives to bread in these incredibly customizable sandwiches.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: low carb, sandwich, sandwich recipe, tomato recipe
Servings: 3 sandwiches
Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 2 small eggs beaten and seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 6 slices tomato (1/2-inch thick), firm and not too ripe
  • ⅓ cup avocado oil

Additional Toppings

  • 3 teaspoons mayo or spicy mayo
  • 3 leaves lettuce
  • 6 slices turkey or black forest ham

Instructions

  • Prepare the dredging station by adding the flour to one bowl, the beaten eggs into another bowl, and the breadcrumbs to another bowl.
  • Dip each tomato slice in the flour.
    A tomato slice coated in flour sits on a gray plate. Nearby are sliced tomatoes, ingredients for a Fried Tomato Sandwich (No Bread): eggs, breadcrumbs, and olive oil arranged on a marble countertop.
  • Next, dip your floured tomato in egg mixture.
    A slice of onion coated in flour sits in a bowl of beaten eggs. Nearby are plates with flour and breadcrumbs. A striped cloth is partially visible on the side. The setup suggests preparation for breading.
  • Finally, dip in breadcrumbs, making sure to coat each tomato slice all over. Repeat this step with the remaining slices.
    A round gray plate filled with beige breadcrumbs sits on a striped white and brown cloth. Nearby, part of a bowl with a beaten egg and another with flour are visible, suggesting preparation for breading food.
  • Note: If you don't want to get your hands too dirty use the right hand, left hand, right hand method. Dip the tomato in the flour with the left hand, then dip it in the egg mixture switching to your right hand, and lastly coat it in the breadcrumbs by switching to the left hand again. In doing so, you will avoid ingredient buildup on your fingers.
  • Once the tomato slices have been breaded, set them aside.
    A white plate with six breaded patties, surrounded by bowls containing breadcrumbs, beaten eggs, flour, and olive oil. The scene is set on a light gray marble surface with a striped cloth.
  • Coat the bottom of a pan with a thin layer of the oil and warm over medium-high heat, until the oil shimmers. (The tomato slices should sizzle when placing them in the oil.)
    A cast iron skillet with four breaded tomato slices frying is placed on a marble surface. Two fresh tomatoes and a striped dish towel are next to the pan, with additional breaded slices on a nearby plate.
  • Fry the tomatoes for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden.
    A black cast iron skillet contains four breaded and frying green tomato slices. A striped kitchen towel is on the side, with a white plate holding raw tomato slices and two whole red tomatoes nearby on a marble surface.
  • Transfer the fried tomatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to remove any excess oil.
    Four fried green tomato slices on a paper towel atop a marble surface, with two whole tomatoes nearby. A striped cloth is partially visible on the left side.
  • Assemble the fried tomato "sandwiches" with any toppings you like. I added 1 teaspoon mayo, lettuce, and sliced turkey, followed by another slice of breaded tomato on top. Enjoy!
    Close-up of a sandwich with lettuce, sliced turkey, avocado, and mayonnaise, served between two pieces of fried bread. In the background, there are blurred tomatoes on a wooden surface.

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Notes

  • Toppings Galore: There are unlimited topping options for these sandwiches. A few of my favorites include sliced avocado, sliced cheese, fresh herbs (such as basil), sliced pickles or relish, and more. 
  • Low Carb, Gluten-Free Sandwiches: If you love this low-carb alternative to bread, check out my other similar recipes: Viral Jalapeño Sandwich, which uses just jalapeños and cheese to create a "wrap," Egg Sandwich, and Watermelon Sandwich. 
  • Green Tomatoes: Unripe green tomatoes are an excellent choice here, since they are firm and not too juicy, which makes them ideal for frying. However, they can be more sour and less sweet than firm red, ripe tomatoes.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1 sandwich | Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 601mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 707IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg
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