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Fried Green Tomatoes
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Servings:
4 (165 g) as an appetizerPrep Time:
15 minutesCook Time:
0 minutes
Ingredients
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.
4 firm green tomatoes
1 cup cornmeal
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 Tbsp. canola oil
Directions
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
| Nutritional Facts | |
| Servings | 4 (165 g) |
| Base Nutrients | |
| Calories | 232 kcal (12%) |
| Calories from Fat | 107 kcal (0%) |
| Total Fat | 12 g (18%) |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g (5%) |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg (0%) |
| Sodium | 172 mg (7%) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 30 g (10%) |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g (14%) |
| Protein | 4 g (7%) |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | n/a |
| Vitamin C | 29 mg (32%) |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 19 mg (1%) |
| Iron | 2 mg (9%) |
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