Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

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Fried Green Tomatoes
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Ingredients:

  • 6 medium green tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups cracker meal
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 2 tbsp water

Directions:

  1. Beat eggs well with 2 tablespoons water and pour into a shallow bowl.
  2. Place the cracker meal, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
  3. Place the flour in a similar bowl.
  4. Core the tomatoes. Cut a thin slice off either end of each tomato and discard. Cut into 1/4-inch slices.
  5. Lightly salt and pepper the slices.
  6. Place in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Toss to coat evenly.
  7. Pick up a slice of tomato and shake to remove any excess buttermilk.
  8. Dredge the slice in the flour then shake to remove excess flour.
  9. Dip in the egg mixture, making sure the slice is completely coated.
  10. Dredge in the cracker meal, making sure that all surfaces of the slice are covered with the meal.
  11. Place on a rack for a few minutes before cooking.
  12. Repeat with remaining slices.
  13. Pour the oil 1/2-inch deep into a large cast-iron skillet. Heat the oil to 350°F.
  14. Add the tomatoes to the hot oil and fry for about 5 minutes, or until one side is golden brown.
  15. Caretully turn the slices over with a spatula and fry until the other side is golden brown and the slices can be easily pierced with a fork.
  16. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
  17. Keep warm in a low oven while frying the remaining tomatoes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 334.84 Kcal (1402 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.78g 12%
Cholesterol 56.04mg 19%
Sodium 1372.45mg 57%
Potassium 136.67mg 3%
Total Carbs 56.96g 19%
Sugars 0.68g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4.01g 16%
Protein 8.95g 18%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 108.9mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 295.73 Kcal (1238 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.87g 12%
Cholesterol 49.5mg 19%
Sodium 1212.15mg 57%
Potassium 120.7mg 3%
Total Carbs 50.31g 19%
Sugars 0.6g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3.54g 16%
Protein 7.91g 18%
Iron 3.4mg 21%
Calcium 96.2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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