Fried green tomato BLT sandwich
A Fried Green Tomato BLT sandwich is a Southern American twist on the classic BLT, featuring crispy, cornmeal-crusted fried green tomatoes layered with bacon, lettuce, and tomato (often ripe tomato slices) on toasted bread. It's a popular comfort food, especially in the Southern United States, combining savory, crunchy, and tangy flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sandwich is typically high in fat and calories due to the fried tomatoes and bacon, with a moderate amount of protein from the bacon and carbs from the bread and cornmeal coating. A standard serving can range from 600 to 900 calories, providing iron, vitamin C from the tomatoes, and some fiber.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 780 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 62 g |
| Fat | 45 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 1450 mg |
| Potassium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Calcium | 220 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 45 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.4 mg |
| Folate | 95 mcg DFE |
Per 1 sandwich (approx. 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it showcases the Southern U.S. tradition of frying green (unripe) tomatoes, a technique born from preserving surplus produce before modern refrigeration. Nutritionally, green tomatoes offer more resistant starch than ripe ones, which can support gut health, though the frying method adds significant calories.
