Fried Green Tomatoes

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Serves 4
Hands-On Time 25 min
Total Time 25 min
Nutritional Information
Nutritional Information

Per Serving
- Calories 393 calories
- Calories 57 calories from fat
- Fat 25 g
- Sat Fat 3 g
- Cholesterol 159 mg
- Sodium 308 mg
- Protein 9 g
- Carbohydrate 33 g
- Sugar 5 g
- Fiber 2 g
July 2008

Place the flour, eggs, and cornmeal in 3 separate shallow bowls. Dip the tomatoes first in the flour, then in the eggs (letting any excess drip off), and finally in the cornmeal, pressing gently to help it adhere.Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the tomatoes until golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Season with ½ teaspoon salt before serving.

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 pound green tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup canola oil
kosher salt

Directions

Place the flour, eggs, and cornmeal in 3 separate shallow bowls. Dip the tomatoes first in the flour, then in the eggs (letting any excess drip off), and finally in the cornmeal, pressing gently to help it adhere.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the tomatoes until golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Season with ½ teaspoon salt before serving.