Fried Okra Recipe

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Fried Okra
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Ingredients:

  • 3 lb okra
  • 5 slices bacon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Directions:

  1. Wash okra well; drain. Cut off tip and stem ends; cut okra into 1/4-inch slices, and set aside.
  2. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, reserving drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
  3. Sprinkle salt and pepper over okra; toss gently. Cook okra in reserved bacon drippings over medium heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Cover, and cook an additional 15 minutes or until okra is tender, stirring occasionally.
  4. Note: This is a traditional method of frying okra without batter.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 172.37 Kcal (722 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.34g 14%
Cholesterol 15.4mg 5%
Sodium 364.15mg 15%
Potassium 725.5mg 15%
Total Carbs 16.17g 5%
Sugars 2.27g 9%
Dietary Fiber 6.83g 27%
Protein 7.58g 15%
Vitamin C 52.2mg 87%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 187.6mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 68.76 Kcal (288 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.72g 14%
Cholesterol 6.14mg 5%
Sodium 145.26mg 15%
Potassium 289.41mg 15%
Total Carbs 6.45g 5%
Sugars 0.9g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.72g 27%
Protein 3.02g 15%
Vitamin C 20.8mg 87%
Iron 0.9mg 13%
Calcium 74.9mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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