Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

Simple recipe for fried green tomatoes, perfect for appetizers or a unique fried green tomato B.L.T.!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients

waxed paper

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons water

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup yellow cornmeal

sea salt to taste

freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 pounds green tomatoes

sliced

1 cup canola oil for frying

or as needed

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.

Step 2

Beat eggs and water in a shallow bowl. Place flour and cornmeal in 2 separate shallow bowls. Season cornmeal with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Dip each tomato slice into flour then dip into egg mixture. Press tomato into cornmeal mixture shaking off excess. Transfer tomato to prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tomato slices arranging tomatoes in a single layer.

Step 4

Heat about 1/4 inch canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until oil begins to shimmer. Fry tomatoes in batches until golden and crisp 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel-lined plates. Repeat with remaining tomatoes.

Nutritional Information

Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 189.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.8g 12%

Carbohydrates: 31.5g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 10%

Sugars: 5g

Fat: 4.7g 7%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Cholesterol: 46.5mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 826.8IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.4mg 26%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 26.6mg 44%

Folate: 81.8mcg 20%

Calcium: 24.9mg 3%

Iron: 2.8mg 16%

Magnesium: 23.2mg 8%

Potassium: 293.2mg 8%

Sodium: 73.9mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 32%

Calories From Fat: 42.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.