Baked Okra

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Cuisine: American

Baked okra with a crispy coating and rich flavors, perfect as a side dish or appetizer for those who enjoy Southern-inspired, savory vegetable dishes.

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Ingredients

  • okra
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 heaping Tbsp. cornmeal
  • 1 rounded Tbsp. flour
  • 2 level tsp. bacon drippings
  • 1 pat butter

Instructions

  1. Wash the okra thoroughly and while wet, slice into 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. Add salt, cornmeal, and flour to the sliced okra and stir well with a spoon.
  3. Have a medium-sized, hot frypan ready with bacon drippings in it.
  4. Let the okra heat in the pan for 2 or 3 minutes, then stir lightly.
  5. Place a pat of butter on top of the okra in the pan.
  6. Set the pan of okra into a hot oven.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes at 350°F (175°C).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

421 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.7g 11% DV
Total Fat 26.7g 34% DV
Carbs 39.4g 14% DV
Fiber 3.5g 12% DV
Sugar 1.1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9752mg 100% DV
Potassium 160.8mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3.5mcg
Vitamin C 4.1mg 5% DV
Calcium 30.3mg 2% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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