Tomato Cutlets

Health score
24%
Tomato Cutlets
45 min.
5
373kcal

Suggestions

These tomato cutlets are a delicious and unique side dish that will impress your family and friends. The combination of fresh, ripe tomatoes, crunchy bread crumbs, and savory Italian spices creates a flavor explosion in your mouth. This recipe is perfect for those who want to elevate their cooking skills and try something new and exciting. The best part? It's easy to make and only takes 45 minutes from start to finish. You'll be amazed at how a few simple ingredients can come together to create a dish that's both elegant and comforting at the same time.

The key to this recipe is using the freshest ingredients you can find. Look for ripe, red tomatoes that are firm yet yield slightly to the touch. You can also use different types of tomatoes, such as heirloom or cherry tomatoes, to add a unique twist. The Italian-style bread crumbs add a nice texture and flavor, but you can also make your own by toasting and grinding your favorite type of bread.

Don't be afraid to get creative with the spices and herbs. You can add more or less of your favorites, such as basil, oregano, or thyme. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving brightens up the flavors and adds a nice acidic touch. Serve these tomato cutlets as a side dish with your favorite protein, or enjoy them as a vegetarian main course. They're also great as an appetizer or snack, and you can even make mini versions for a fun party treat.

Ingredients

  •  baby eggplant halved
  •  baby eggplant halved
  •  beefsteak tomatoes thick sliced
  • cup bread crumbs italian - style
  •  milk with 1 tablespoon milk beaten
  • 0.5  juice of lemon 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh italian chopped
  • Dashes pepper 
  • servings pecorino cheese fresh grated
  • Dashes salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Prepare the eggs, bread crumbs and sliced tomatoes.Dip the tomato slice in the egg wash and then in the bread crumbs. If you have extra egg wash and bread crumbs you can repeat this process.
  2. Heat a large frying pan with the olive oil and place the prepared tomato slices in the pan. When the tomatoes have a nice golden color gently flip and finish cooking on the other side. This will take about 3-4 minutes on each side on medium heat.
  3. Place halved eggplant in the frying pan and sprinkle with dashes of salt and pepper.
  4. Let the eggplant saut on one side to a golden color then turn and saut on the other side. This will take about 3 4 minutes on each side.Plate and finish with the parsley garnish, lemon juice and grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories373kcal
Protein17.26%
Fat38.35%
Carbs44.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.4
Glycemic Load
7.16
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
33.927391304348%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
464.78mg
Eriodictyol
0.15mg
Hesperetin
0.43mg
Naringenin
1.43mg
Apigenin
12.93mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.27mg
Myricetin
1.16mg
Quercetin
1.43mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:372.73kcal
18.64%
Fat:17.12g
26.33%
Saturated Fat:7.24g
45.27%
Carbohydrates:44.57g
14.86%
Net Carbohydrates:25.4g
9.24%
Sugar:26.61g
29.56%
Cholesterol:31.25mg
10.42%
Sodium:483.03mg
21%
Protein:17.33g
34.65%
Vitamin K:137.86µg
131.3%
Fiber:19.17g
76.69%
Manganese:1.53mg
76.63%
Vitamin C:49.02mg
59.42%
Potassium:1803.19mg
51.52%
Vitamin A:2455.93IU
49.12%
Phosphorus:413.65mg
41.36%
Folate:165.31µg
41.33%
Calcium:398.36mg
39.84%
Vitamin B6:0.65mg
32.6%
Copper:0.58mg
29.04%
Magnesium:115.2mg
28.8%
Vitamin B3:5.09mg
25.46%
Vitamin E:3.66mg
24.37%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.34%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.82%
Vitamin B5:1.87mg
18.65%
Iron:2.57mg
14.29%
Zinc:2.07mg
13.8%
Selenium:6µg
8.58%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.64%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.03%
Source:Foodista