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Cornmeal-Crusted Okra is for Side Dish.

Cornmeal-Crusted Okra takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Cornmeal-Crusted Okra takes 10 minutes to cook.

Cornmeal-Crusted Okra makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Cornmeal-Crusted Okra are:

1 cup cornmeal
1 egg, beaten
coarse salt
black pepper
1 lb. small okra (3? long or less), stems removed
1/4 cup peanut or canola oil (approx.)
lemon wedges

Here is how you make Cornmeal-Crusted Okra:

* Cut okra cross-wise into ?? pieces. Toss the okra in the beaten egg so they are all coated.* Place cornmeal, salt, & pepper in small brown or plastic bag. Drop egg-coated okra into bag & shake to coat. Shake in strainer to remove excess cornmeal. Should be ?dusted?.* Heat ?? of oil in 11? or 12? skillet over high heat. When oil is shimmering add okra & fry. Turn occasionally. About 4 mins. * Okra should be brown & crisp. Use slotted spoon to transfer to platter with paper towels.* Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JULIEIRENE.

The nutritional information for Cornmeal-Crusted Okra is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 278.2

• Total Fat: 16.2 g
• Cholesterol: 53.1 mg
• Sodium: 615.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 30.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
• Protein: 6.2 g

The dietary needs meet for Cornmeal-Crusted Okra is Vegetarian