Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes Fried Green Tomato Recipes Mawmaw's Simple Fried Green Tomatoes 4.7 (17) 16 Reviews 5 Photos My grandmother's vegan fried green tomatoes were famous in our community. The recipe is so simple, but the results are delicious! Submitted by HeyGoodLookin Updated on December 24, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 5 5 5 5 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 1 quart ice water, or as needed 4 firm green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 cup canola oil, or as needed 2 cups self-rising cornmeal 2 cups all-purpose flour salt to taste Directions Pour ice water into a large bowl and add tomatoes; soak for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 1/2 inch oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Combine cornmeal and flour in a medium bowl. Remove tomatoes from ice water, one at a time, and coat lightly in cornmeal mixture; shake off any excess. Working in batches, cook coated tomatoes in hot oil until edges are golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to remove tomatoes to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle lightly with salt and serve hot. Editor's Notes: The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used. I Made It Print 26 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 280 Calories 4g Fat 54g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 280 % Daily Value * Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Sodium 15mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 54g 20% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 3g Protein 7g 13% Vitamin C 14mg 16% Calcium 17mg 1% Iron 3mg 18% Potassium 213mg 5% * 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.