The texture was good, but the taste of the okra was completely overpowered by the cornmeal. The okra was really dried out as well.
Crispy Oven-Fried Okra
Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 84
- Calories from fat: 0.0%
- Fat: 1.1g
- Saturated fat: 0.3g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Protein: 3.1g
- Carbohydrate: 15.9g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Cholesterol: 19mg
- Iron: 0.0mg
- Sodium: 123mg
- Calcium: 0.0mg
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 pounds fresh okra
- 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Cooking spray
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- Wash okra; trim ends, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; stir well, and set aside.
- Combine buttermilk and egg in a large bowl; stir in okra. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Remove okra with a slotted spoon; discard remaining buttermilk mixture. Combine okra and cornmeal mixture, tossing to coat okra well. Place okra on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 40 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally.
Crispy Oven-Fried Okra Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Diabetic, Low Calorie, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Saturated Fat
- PUBLICATION: Oxmoor House
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