Southern Delight: Fried Green Tomatoes Have Arrived at Timoti's
New! Timoti’s Fried Green Tomatoes
Is there anything better than digging into a delicious meal full of southern comfort? With the air finally cooling down, it’s the perfect time to enjoy a delicious southern-inspired dish.
It’s no secret that down in the south we love all things fried and flavorful, which is why our current special here at Timoti’s is none other than the infamous fried green tomatoes, topped with fresh mango pepper jelly and feta. Yum!
The History of Fried Green Tomatoes
While this delectable dish is known quite well as a classic Southern comfort food, you may be surprised to learn that the recipe itself is not from the South! Believe it or not, the popular menu item first made its culinary debut in the Northeast and Midwest before trickling their way down onto our plates. In fact, fried green tomatoes were thought to be a quite unusual dish in the South before 1991, when the popular movie, Fried Green Tomatoes, was released.
According to author Robert Moss, traditionally fried green tomatoes were only eaten by farmers and their families as a way to make use of the under ripened crop. It wasn’t until the release of the popular film that Southerners were able to claim the dish as a regional fan-favorite.
Popularity of Fried Green Tomatoes
While the dish may not originate from the South, the recipe of fried green tomatoes certainly became perfected as its popularity grew. To some, the concept of fried green tomatoes may seem a bit strange – after all, eating an underripe tomato doesn’t sound nearly as appetizing as a the red ripe ones chopped up in our famous ceviche. However, once you slice it and throw it in some sizzling oil, it’s more delicious than ever and that’s because we know how to do it in the South.
Benefits of Tomatoes
Green tomatoes contain many attributes that help our body to stay in good physical condition. In general, tomatoes are a great source of fiber, as well as vitamins C, K, folate and potassium. More benefits include:
● Vitamin A, such as beta carotene, may play an important role in preventing forms of cancer and age-related macular degeneration, which is the leading cause of blindness.
● Vitamin C plays an important role in immune function and may provide some protection against cardiovascular disease, reports the Office of Dietary Supplements.
● Green tomatoes also contains potassium, iron, calcium, dietary fiber, magnesium and other minerals.
● One cup of ripe green tomatoes is 41 calories, 0 fat, nine grams of carbohydrates, including 2 fibers and 7 sugars, and 2 grams of protein.
Our Method
Come and try this Southern beauty at Timoti’s! Seasoned to perfection, and topped with fresh mango pepper jelly and feta, this new side dish is only $3.99 for 3 pieces! Available at all of our locations, come enjoy this classic southern dish!