Okra fried in sunflower oil

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 622.4
  • Total Fat: 56.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 39.3 mg
  • Sodium: 61.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
  • Protein: 4.9 g

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Introduction

This is a traditional Southern dish altered a little to make it more healthy. I have replaced the traditional salt and pepper with other seasoning and use the sunflower in place of shortening or lard. This is a traditional Southern dish altered a little to make it more healthy. I have replaced the traditional salt and pepper with other seasoning and use the sunflower in place of shortening or lard.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1-1/2 cups fresh sliced okra
    1 small egg
    1/4 cup water (milk may also be used)
    1 cup sunflower oil
    1 cup yellow cornmeal
    1 tsp garlic powder
    1/2 tsp taco seasoning

Directions

In a bowl mix the cornmeal, garlic powder, and taco seasoning. In a separate bowl mix the egg and water together well. Place oil in a heavy skillet over med-high heat
add the okra to the egg mixture, coating well. scoop the okra with a welll slotted spoon from the egg mixture into the corn meal. shake or toss to coat the okra well. With a large strainer positioned over a plate or bowl lift the okra from the
bowl to remove excess meal. Pace the okra in the skillet and cook until just beginning to get a golden brown...do not burn. Drain on paper towels and serve hot. Discard the left over cornmeal and sunflower oil remaining in the skillet.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JANEINE.