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Fried Pecan Okra

Updated Sep 21, 2012
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Looking for delicious appetizers made using pecans and Original Bisquick® mix? Then try this fried okra recipe.

Fried Pecan Okra

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 boxes (10 oz each) frozen whole okra, thawed
  • Peanut oil for frying

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased shallow pan, arrange pecans in even layer. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 
    2
    In food processor, place toasted pecans, Bisquick mix, salt and pepper. Cover; process until pecans are finely ground. Transfer pecan mixture to large bowl. In another large bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Add okra and toss to coat. Add okra to pecan mixture and toss to coat. Gently press pecan mixture into okra.
  • Step 
    3
    In Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet, heat 2 inches oil to 350°F. Carefully drop okra, in batches, into hot oil. Fry 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden; drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Nutrition

282 Calories
22g Total Fat
4g Protein
22g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
282
Total Fat
22g
0%
Saturated Fat
3g
0%
Sodium
590mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
22g
0%
Dietary Fiber
3g
0%
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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