Sauteed Okra With Corn Salsa

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

A flavorful dish of crispy sautéed okra coated in cornmeal, topped with a vibrant corn salsa. Perfect for those craving a crunchy vegetable side with a zesty kick.

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced okra
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup whole kernel corn
  • 1/4 cup picante sauce

Instructions

  1. Mix cornmeal, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
  2. Add sliced okra to the cornmeal mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
  3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  4. Saute the coated okra until lightly browned on all sides.
  5. Meanwhile, heat the whole kernel corn and picante sauce together in a separate pan.
  6. Serve the sautéed okra topped with the warm corn salsa.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

405 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.2g 12% DV
Total Fat 27.4g 35% DV
Carbs 40.2g 15% DV
Fiber 9.6g 34% DV
Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9809.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 507.3mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 10.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 5.5mg 6% DV
Calcium 138.3mg 11% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% DV
Diet fit High-fiber

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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