Bluegrass-Style Fried Green Tomatoes
Bluegrass-Style Fried Green Tomatoes deliver a bright, tangy bite wrapped in a crunchy cornmeal crust, kissed with the smoky richness of bacon drippings. The contrast of firm green tomato centers and shattering golden edges makes them perfect as a summer starter, porch snack, or a side alongside grilled meats.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bluegrass-Style Fried Green Tomatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 82
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm bacon grease in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, and black pepper until well mixed.
- 3
In a separate shallow bowl, whisk the milk and egg until evenly blended.
- 4
Dip the tomato slices into the milk mixture, then press them into the cornmeal mixture until fully coated.
- 5
Cook in the hot bacon grease until browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- 6
Because bacon grease scorches easily, adjust the heat as needed.
- Calories 615.09 kcal High 31%
- Protein 20.7 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 109.95 g 40%
- Total Fat 5.57 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.19 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 117.91 mg High 39%
- Sodium 119.61 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 7.88 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 3.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 61.43 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 6.23 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 409.52 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 47.57 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.86 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Bluegrass Style Fried Green Tomatoes is made with 7 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon Fat, Black Pepper, and Cornmeal. Each serving provides about 615.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bluegrass-Style Fried Green Tomatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon Fat, Black Pepper, Cornmeal, Eggs. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bluegrass-Style Fried Green Tomatoes?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 615.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bluegrass-Style Fried Green Tomatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Bluegrass-Style Fried Green Tomatoes healthy?
- Bluegrass-Style Fried Green Tomatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 615.09 calories and 20.7 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 119.61 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.19 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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