Fried Green Tomatoes
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these fried green tomatoes are the perfect blend of tart and savory. Served with your favorite dipping sauce, they’re a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 medium green tomatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying vegetable, canola, or peanut
Instructions
- Wash the green tomatoes and slice them into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- In one bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper.
- In a second bowl, whisk the eggs.
- In a third bowl, place the cornmeal.
- Dip each tomato slice in flour, then egg, and finally coat in cornmeal.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the coated tomato slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 300mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 25g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 5g