Okra Delight

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Southern

Okra Delight offers a crispy, savory treat combining tender okra and vegetables coated in cornmeal and fried to golden perfection, perfect for a flavorful appetizer or snack.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. cut okra
  • 1/2 c. chopped white onion
  • 1/2 c. chopped green onion
  • 1/2 c. diced zucchini
  • 1/2 c. diced green tomato
  • 1/2 c. diced potato
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 1 c. yellow corn meal
  • 1/3 c. white flour

Instructions

  1. Place the cut okra, chopped white onion, chopped green onion, diced zucchini, diced green tomato, and diced potato in a bowl.
  2. Beat the eggs and milk together in a separate bowl.
  3. Add the beaten eggs and milk to the vegetables and mix well.
  4. Thoroughly coat the vegetables with the egg mixture.
  5. Drain off excess fluids from the vegetable mixture.
  6. Place the yellow cornmeal and white flour in a paper bag.
  7. Add the coated vegetables to the bag and shake well to coat evenly.
  8. Deep fry the coated vegetables until golden brown.
  9. Serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

457 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.1g 18% DV
Total Fat 10.3g 13% DV
Carbs 83.3g 30% DV
Fiber 3.9g 14% DV
Sugar 16.4g 33% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 311.8mg 14% DV
Potassium 971.3mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 91.5mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 28.8mg 32% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 220mg 17% DV
Iron 4.4mg 24% DV

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

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