Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes are a tradition in the Southern United States. Green tomatoes that have not ripened into red ones are coated with perfectly seasoned cornmeal and fried until crispy and golden.
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 138kcal
Equipment
- No special equipment needed
Materials
- 1 medium-sized firm green tomato 1 tomato for every two people
- 1/3 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup butter for frying
- 1 tbsp garlic salt
Instructions
- Cut off a small portion of both the top and bottom of the green tomatoes, so the cornmeal will adhere to the moist areas.
- Cut unpeeled tomatoes into ¼ to ½ inch slices.
- Put cornmeal in a shallow bowl
- Dredge the tomato slices in the cornmeal, and cover both sides
- Heat the butter in a skillet on medium heat.
- Fry the tomatoes, 2-3 minutes each side or until brown.
- Liberally sprinkle garlic salt on the frying tomatoes.
- Repeat when you turn the tomatoes over.
- Serve with your favorite breakfast foods.
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Notes
Choose firm green tomatoes for the best resul
Nutrition
Serving: 2slices | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 286IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg