Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe Rating 4

"My grandmother came up with her own version of fried green tomatoes years ago. Our family loves it," says Melanie Chism of Coker, Alabama. "It's a traditional taste of the South that anyone anywhere can enjoy!"

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Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. + standing Cook: 10 min.
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 medium green tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 3/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions

  • Slice tomatoes 1/4 in. thick. Sprinkle both sides with salt and lemon-pepper. Let stand for 20-25 minutes. Coat with cornmeal. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry tomatoes for 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 182 calories, 14 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 318 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Fried Green Tomatoes in Country Woman July/August 2002, p41

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Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2011 by lurky27

Easy & delicious!

~ Theresa


Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2011 by dimwem

Came out great. I used White Lily Self Rising Corn Meal Mix instead of regular corn meal and it came out a little softer than I expected.


Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2008 by nancymcsews

4 points

 
 
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