Low Fat Fried Green Tomatoes
Indulge in the Southern classic with this guilt-free twist on **Low Fat Fried Green Tomatoes**—a crispy, golden delight that’s big on flavor and light on calories. This healthier version swaps traditional frying for a skillet method using cooking spray, while the perfect blend of spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika ensures every bite is bursting with savory goodness. Fresh green tomatoes are coated in tangy buttermilk and a seasoned cornmeal-flour mixture, creating an irresistible crunch that’s ideal for snacking, appetizers, or as a unique side dish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe offers all the charm of traditional fried green tomatoes without the excess fat, making it a must-try for health-conscious food lovers who crave crispy comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large green tomatoes
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup yellow cornmeal
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- as needed cooking spray
Instructions
Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices.
In a shallow bowl, pour the buttermilk and set aside.
In another shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Dip each tomato slice into the buttermilk, ensuring both sides are coated. Then, dredge the slice in the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat the bottom with cooking spray.
Place the tomato slices in the skillet without crowding, cooking in batches if necessary.
Cook each slice for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
After cooking, place slices on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess moisture.
Repeat the process with the remaining tomato slices, adding more cooking spray as needed.
Serve immediately as a snack, side dish, or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.2 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1525 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.3 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.1 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1813 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
