Lite Fried Okra
Try this healthier version of a soul food favorite.
- 4 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Lite Fried Okra
Try this healthier version of a soul food favorite.
- 4 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh okra, sliced
- 3/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- nonstick cooking spray
Steps
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.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
| 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 | 0.1 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| 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 | 151 mg |
| Sodium | 79 mg |
| Copper | 56 mcg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 29 mg |
| Phosphorus | 31 mg |
| Selenium | 0 mcg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 18 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg |
| Vitamin K | 17 mcg |
| Folate | 30 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.1 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0 mg |
| Niacin | 1 mg |
| Choline | 6 mg |
Source:
- Champions for Change Recipes
- Arizona Nutrition Network