Mawmaw's Simple Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Mawmaw's Simple Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Ingredients

4 firm green tomatoes

cut into 1/4-inch slices

1 quart ice water

or as needed

1 cup canola oil

or as needed

2 cups self-rising cornmeal

2 cups all-purpose flour

salt to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place tomato slices in a bowl of ice water; soak for about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Heat about 1/2 inch of canola oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

Step 3

Combine cornmeal and flour in a bowl.

Step 4

Remove tomato slices from ice water one at at time and coat lightly in the cornmeal mixture; shake off any excess. Place in the hot oil.

Step 5

Cook tomato slices working in batches until edges are golden brown about 4 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle lightly with salt.

Nutritional Information

Mawmaw's Simple Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 279.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.5g 13%

Carbohydrates: 54.3g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 3.8g 6%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 468.7IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 5mg 38%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 14.4mg 24%

Folate: 136.9mcg 34%

Calcium: 17.3mg 2%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 26.3mg 9%

Potassium: 212.5mg 6%

Sodium: 14.6mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 53%

Calories From Fat: 34.2

*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.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.