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Lite Fried Okra

Lite Fried Okra being cooked
Makes: 4 servings

Try this healthier version of a soul food favorite.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh okra, sliced
  • 3/4 teaspoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • nonstick cooking spray (as needed)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a bowl, mix sliced okra, oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat a large fry pan with cooking spray.
  4. Heat over medium heat, and add okra mixture, turning often with a wooden spoon or spatula.
  5. Cook until okra is browned, about 10 minutes.
  6. Serve with hot sauce or favorite relish.

Notes

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Source:

Champions for Change Recipes
Arizona Nutrition Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 24
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 80 mg
Carbohydrates 4 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 41 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 149 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 24
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 4 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 41 mg
Potassium 149 mg
Sodium 80 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 28 mg
Phosphorus 30 mg
Selenium 0 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 17 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 10 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 17 mcg
Folate 25 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.0 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 6 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups