Pan Fried Tomatoes
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These Pan Fried Tomatoes are an absolutely delicious and healthy side dish. You’ll love how easy it is to make this low carb recipe.
Simple Fried Tomatoes
Looking for keto-friendly or low-carb dishes with lots of flavor? These Pan Fried Tomatoes will hit the spot! You can fry them up in 5 minutes, adding any seasonings you love on tomatoes. They also taste great on their own as a healthy side dish or you can add them to soups, sandwiches, power bowls, and so much more!
This recipe calls for seasoning the tomatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, but you can add any seasonings of your choice. Some yummy herbs for topping tomatoes: basil, thyme, rosemary, paprika, onion powder, or Italian seasoning. Once the tomatoes are cooked, you can add even more flavor with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, honey, or ranch dressing. Or keep it low carb with soy sauce, hollandaise, or even hot sauce. So many options!
If you love to try low-carb, healthy side dishes, we have some great suggestions for you! Check out Artichoke Salad With Tomatoes And Canned Artichoke Hearts, Air Fryer Keto Zucchini Fries With No Breading, and Spicy Zucchini In The Air Fryer.
How To Make Pan Fried Tomatoes
Start by prepping the tomatoes. Wash them and slice off the ends. Next cut them into even slices.
Heat a pan to high heat and add olive oil, if you choose to cook with it. Lay out the tomato slices in the pan. Top with a sprinkle of seasonings.
Once the oil in the pan start sizzling, turn heat down to med-high. Cook for 3 minutes.
Flip the tomato slices over and cook for another 2 minutes. Once tomato slices are browned on both sides, remove from pan with a spatula. Place on serving plate or in bowl.
Cooking Tips
- Oil is optional if you are using a nonstick pan. It does add flavor. You can use any type of vegetable oil.
- Add tomatoes to pan in a single layer to help them cook evenly
- Wait until oil in pan starts sizzling before reducing heat and browning the tomato slices
How To Cut Tomatoes For Frying
Use a sharp knife and cut the tomato horizontally into even slices. You want to fry the slices in a pan that fits them snugly, in a single layer.
What To Serve With Pan Fried Tomatoes
These seasoned tomatoes would make an easy and flavorful side dish to pair with a hearty main course. Try any of these meals for rave reviews from the family: Instant Pot Bone-In Chicken Thighs, Air Fryer Filet Mignon Steak, or Instant Pot Frozen Tilapia.
Or add these delicious pan fried tomatoes to another side dish to make bigger portions with tons of flavor. We love Sauteed Brussels Sprouts, Sauteed Bell Peppers, and Crispy Pan Fried Kale.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil optional
- 2 tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Start by prepping the tomatoes. Wash them and slice off the ends. Next cut them into even slices.
- Heat a pan to high heat and add olive oil, if you choose to cook with it.
- Lay out the tomato slices in the pan.
- Top with a sprinkle of seasonings.
- Once the oil in the pan start sizzling, turn heat down to med-high. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Flip the tomato slices over and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Once tomato slices are browned on both sides, remove from pan with a spatula. Place on serving plate or in bowl.
Notes
- Oil is optional if you are using a nonstick pan. It does add flavor. You can use any type of vegetable oil.
- Add tomatoes to pan in a single layer to help them cook evenly
- Wait until oil in pan starts sizzling before reducing heat and browning the tomato slices
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