Fried Green Tomatoes
A classic Southern dish, fried green tomatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They make a delicious side dish or snack, perfect for using up unripe tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 large green tomatoes sliced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, combine milk and beaten egg.
- Dip tomato slices in the milk and egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, coating both sides.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry tomato slices in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4.5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg