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Fried Okra | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #Southern-style indulgence is a terrific side dish for steak, chicken or pork chops. This pan-fried version is #Vegan, #GlutenFree & incredibly easy. #FriedOkra #SideDish

Fried Okra

Teresa Ambra
Fried Okra is a fantastic Southern-style indulgence that goes perfectly with steaks, chicken or pork chops. This fantastic side dish is so simple and easy to make. Not to mention, it's incredibly tasty to the taste buds! This is our family's favorite way to serve okra. Gluten free and vegan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Veggie Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Servings 4
Calories 268 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 sharp knife to cut okra
  • 1 large skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 qt. fresh okra washed and cut in 1/3 to ½” pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal or, as needed
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or avocado oil, or as needed
  • 1 tsp. Salt and pepper or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Slice okra and dredge each piece well in cornmeal.
  • Set aside.
  • Melt a few tablespoons of coconut oil in skillet over medium.
  • Add okra and fry turning every five minutes or so until fork tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper while frying.
  • Remove to paper towel-lined plate.
  • Season with salt and pepper again.
  • You will probably have to fry the okra in two batches.
  • Add a little more coconut oil and repeat the process.
  • It will take about 20 minutes to cook two batches of okra.

Notes

NOTE: If you aren't concerned about eating vegan, this is also good fried in butter.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 495mgPotassium: 771mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1694IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 196mgIron: 2mg
Keyword gluten free, okra, side dish, vegan, vegetable
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