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[NEW] Baked Okra Bites

You don't need to deep fry to get a crispy tender treat. These breaded beauties are coated with flavor and cooked at a high heat in the oven to create the Maillard reaction that's responsible for the good golden crunch that complements the softness of okra so wonderfully.
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Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 35 min.
Total Time: 45 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Baked Okra Bites

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil spray ½ cup cornmeal ¼ cup flour ½ tsp. onion powder ½ tsp. garlic powder ½ tsp. salt-free Cajun seasoning
  • 8 oz. okra, stems removed and sliced 1 large egg, beaten

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a large baking sheet with vegetable oil spray.
  2. Stir together the cornmeal, flour, onion powder, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning.
  3. Toss the okra in the beaten egg then transfer the okra into the cornmeal mixture in batches using a slotted spoon. Toss to coat and transfer coated okra to baking sheet.
  4. Lightly spray the top of the okra with vegetable oil spray. Bake until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside (20-25 minutes).

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 94 g
Amount per serving
Calories 127
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 46.5mg 16%
Sodium 28.1mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 22.7g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3.22g 11%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 4.8g
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2%
Calcium 57mg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Potassium 246.5mg 6%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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