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Frugal Fried Green Tomatoes

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"Cheapest way to make fried green tomatoes that are crunchy on the outside, and taste like apple pie on the inside. Great side-dish for any meal!" — JONDEIK

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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup cornmeal, or as needed

6 green tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/16-inch slices
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Place cornmeal in a bowl; dip and coat each tomato slice until thoroughly coated.
Place coated tomato slices side by side in the hot oil; fry until coating is browned and crusty, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season with salt and black pepper. Repeat with remaining tomato slices.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Cook's Note:
All-purpose flour can be substituted for the cornmeal.

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Sep 01, 2012

Just like Mama taught me to make them. So good! Thanks for posting.

—AnnaGrace

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Nutrition

Calories
222 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
30.8 g
10%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
10 g
15%

Fiber
3.6 g
15%

Protein
4.6 g
9%

Sodium
163 mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Frugal Fried Green Tomatoes

Serving Size: 1/3 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 3
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 222
Calories from Fat: 90

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 15 %
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 163mg 7 %
Potassium 537mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 30.8g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 15 %
Protein 4.6g 9 %
Sugars 10.2g
Vitamin A 33 %
Vitamin C 96 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 23 %
Thiamin 31 %
Niacin 23 %
Vitamin B6 15 %
Magnesium 12 %
Folate 40 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.