Mom’s Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried green tomatoes are a popular dish in Southern cuisine, made from unripe tomatoes that are coated in cornmeal and fried until crispy. They gained widespread popularity after the release of the novel and film ‘Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe’.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 7.

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Mom’s Fried Green Tomatoes

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Southern Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 tomato Green Tomatoes
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• ¹⁄₂ cup All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Paprika
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices.
2. In a shallow dish, mix together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
3. Dip each tomato slice into the cornmeal mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Fry the tomato slices in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
6. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 6g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.