[NEW] Fried Green Tomatoes

Traditionally this southern side dish is fried in bacon fat. This version uses canola oil to cut back on the saturated fat. The goal with fried tomatoes is a crisp exterior and a soft exterior, the key to which is your frying technique. Getting them just perfect might take a little practice, but the end result is worth the effort.
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Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time:
Total Time: 15 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • 4 firm green tomatoes
  • 1 cup cornmeal ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. canola oil

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Instructions

  1. Wash the tomatoes, remove the stems, and slice each tomato into thick slices.
  2. Season the cornmeal with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high. Dip the tomato slices into the cornmeal and fry until brown, turning once (1-2 minutes per side). Don't overcrowd the pan.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 165 g
Amount per serving
Calories 231
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.9g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 172mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 29.8g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.62g 14%
Total Sugars 5.1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 18.6mg 2%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Potassium 340.4mg 8%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Score Breakdown

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  • Fiber
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Whole Grains
− Less
  • Additives to Limit
  • Added Sodium
  • Added Sugar
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