Fried Okra Recipe


Submitted by critterkeeper

Makes 10 servings


Could be done in oven to reduce amount of oil.

Ingredients
16 oz bag frozen cut-up okra
1 cup flour
1 cup cornmeal
3 eggs, beaten
4 tbsp olive oil
Directions
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan.

  2. Season flour/cornmeal with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. Flour and cornmeal may be mixed together or applied separately.

  4. IF FLOUR AND CORNMEAL ARE MIXED: dredge okra in beaten eggs, then dredge in flour-cornmeal mixture.

  5. IF FLOUR AND CORNMEAL ARE APPLIED SEPARATELY: dredge okra in flour, then egg, then cornmeal.

  6. Place okra in heated oil and fry on medium heat until golden brown .

  7. Stir occasionally so all sides get browned.

  8. Drain on a paper towel and enjoy.

Categories

Vegetables, Side Dish, American-Southern, Fourth of July, St. Patrick's Day, Super Bowl, Fry, Quick, Vegetarian, Sugar-Free

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 88.7g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
170
Calories from Fat
67
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
7.4g
11%
Saturated Fat
1.2g
6%
Cholesterol
56mg
19%
Sodium
132mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates
21.6g
7%
Dietary Fiber
2.4g
10%
Sugars
1.5g
Protein
4.8g
Vitamin A 5% • Vitamin C 9%
Calcium 5% • Iron 8%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B 		  Good points
  • Low in sugar
  • High in manganese
  • High in selenium
    		•    Bad points
  • High in cholesterol
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