Easy Fried Green Tomatoes

Name: Easy Fried Green Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 4 medium green tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 3/4 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup vegetable oil

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + standing Cook: 10 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

2 pieces: 166 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

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