Cashew Nut and Sesame Seed Fried Okra

Cashew Nut and Sesame Seed Fried Okra
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 182.8
  • Total Fat: 14.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 18.7 mg
  • Sodium: 22.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Protein: 4.6 g

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Introduction

Oh no, another fried okra recipe! Yes, but this one is different. It uses crushed cashew nuts (which if you can't buy locally, can be substituted) and toasted wheat germ and sesame seeds for added fiber. My boys all love it and it's eaten up every time I make it. Oh no, another fried okra recipe! Yes, but this one is different. It uses crushed cashew nuts (which if you can't buy locally, can be substituted) and toasted wheat germ and sesame seeds for added fiber. My boys all love it and it's eaten up every time I make it.
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    Okra, 15 pods (3" long)
    Toasted Wheat Germ, 1/4 cup
    Flour, white, 1/2cup
    Crushed cashew nuts, 2 tablespoons
    Toasted sesame seeds, 1tablespoon
    Dash of salt
    Egg, fresh, 1 medium
    Canola Oil, 1/2 cup

Directions

Wash and trim the okra slicing into bite-sized pieces. Beat the egg and toss okra in a medium sized bowl coating well. In a separate bowl mix all the dry ingredients and throw in with the egg-coated okra mixing well with a spatula coating all pieces. Fry in oil on a medium heat for 5 - 7 minutes in a good size frying pan turning once or twice to brown each side well.

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AM.GIRLINBRAZIL.