Okra Double Dippers

Okra is a popular vegetable in Southern cuisine and is often referred to as ‘lady’s fingers’ due to its long, slender shape.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Okra Double Dippers

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Anytime, Appetizer Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Okra
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• ¹⁄₂ cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Paprika
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Garlic powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 large Egg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Buttermilk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk.
4. Dip each okra piece in the egg mixture, then coat it in the cornmeal mixture.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Fry the coated okra pieces in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7. Transfer the fried okra to a baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
8. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 2g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.