Fried Green Tomatoes with Caramelized Onions

Fried green tomatoes became popular in the United States after the release of the novel and movie titled ‘Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe.’

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Fried Green Tomatoes with Caramelized Onions

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: American Courses: Any, Appetizer, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 tomato Green tomatoes
• 2 onion Onion
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoon Butter

Instructions

1. Slice the green tomatoes and onion.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Dredge the tomato and onion slices in the flour mixture.
4. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
5. Fry the tomato and onion slices until golden brown.
6. Remove from the skillet and let them rest on a paper towel.
7. In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the sliced onions.
8. Cook the onions until caramelized.
9. Serve the fried green tomatoes with the caramelized onions on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.