Cashew Nut and Sesame Seed Fried Okra
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
View full nutritional breakdown of Cashew Nut and Sesame Seed Fried Okra calories by ingredient
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
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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 .
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user .