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Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes are not only a great way to use up unripe tomatoes from your garden, but they are a delicious side dish or appetizer anytime!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 662 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 - 3 green tomatoes (make sure they are true unripe tomatoes), sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 TBS water
  • ¾ cup yellow cornmeal
  • ¾ cup dry plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup Buttermilk Dressing

Instructions

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  1. Put tomato slices on layers of paper towels to dry a bit.
  2. Put the flour in a shallow bowl and set aside.
  3. Beat the eggs with the water in a shallow bowl and set aside.
  4. Combine the cornmeal, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil and heat until it begins to shimmer.
  6. Dip the tomato slices in flour, then the egg mixture, then the cornmeal mixture and add to the oil.
  7. Cook until golden brown on one side and carefully flip to cook the other side until golden brown.
  8. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with additional salt if desired
  9. Serve warm with buttermilk dressing for dipping.

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Allrecipes

Nutrition Information

Calories 662kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 115mg (38%) Sodium 1043mg (43%) Potassium 685mg (20%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 935IU (19%) Vitamin C 24.7mg (27%) Calcium 257mg (26%) Iron 3.5mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 662

% Daily Value*

Calories 662kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 1043mg 43%
Potassium 685mg 15%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 935IU 19%
Vitamin C 24.7mg 27%
Calcium 257mg 26%
Iron 3.5mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.