Fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese
Fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese is a beloved Southern United States dish featuring firm, unripe tomatoes sliced, breaded, and pan-fried until golden, then topped with a creamy, spicy spread made from cheese, mayonnaise, and pimentos. The combination offers a delightful contrast between the crispy, tangy tomato and the rich, savory cheese.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and carbohydrates due to the frying process and the cheese-based topping, with a moderate amount of protein from the cheese and breading. A typical serving can range from 300 to 500 calories, providing calcium from the cheese and vitamins from the tomato.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Calcium | 280 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin A | 350 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin K | 18 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a staple of Southern comfort food, often associated with summer and the use of garden-fresh produce. Nutritionally, while indulgent, green tomatoes offer a good source of vitamin C and lycopene, an antioxidant that becomes more bioavailable when cooked.
