Southern-style fried green tomatoes with remoulade sauce
Southern-style fried green tomatoes are a classic American comfort food featuring firm, unripe tomatoes sliced, dredged in cornmeal or flour, and pan-fried until golden and crispy. They are typically served with a tangy remoulade sauce, a creamy, spiced condiment with roots in French and Louisiana Creole cuisine. This dish is a staple of Southern United States culinary tradition, particularly in states like Georgia and Louisiana.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in fat and carbohydrates due to the frying process and the breading, with a moderate amount of protein from the cornmeal or flour coating. A single serving (approximately 3-4 slices with sauce) can range from 300 to 450 calories, providing some vitamin C from the tomatoes and iron from the cornmeal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Vitamin K | 25 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 mcg RAE |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) fried slices with 2 tbsp sauce · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, fried green tomatoes symbolize Southern resourcefulness, using unripe tomatoes to create a savory dish outside the typical summer harvest season. Nutritionally, the green tomatoes retain more firmness and a tart flavor when cooked, and the cornmeal crust offers a distinct texture compared to other fried vegetables.
