Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2poundsfresh okra, sliced into 1/8-inch pieces
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1largetomato, diced
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1onion, diced
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6packetsinstant grits
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2eggs, lightly beaten
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salt and black pepper to taste
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½cupoil for frying, or as needed
Cooking Directions
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Combine okra, tomato, and onion in a large bowl. Add grits, eggs, salt, and pepper and mix with your hands until well blended. Shape the mixture into 2 1/2-inch-wide patties, about half as large as a hamburger.
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Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add fritters and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip with a spatula and cook until browned on the other side, about 5 more minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
Editor’s Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe6 | |
| Calories196 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 4g |
5% |
| Saturated Fat 1g |
4% |
| Cholesterol 62mg |
21% |
| Sodium 343mg |
15% |
| Total Carbohydrate 36g |
13% |
| Dietary Fiber 7g |
25% |
| Total Sugars 4g |
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| Protein 8g |
16% |
| Vitamin C 37mg |
41% |
| Calcium 145mg |
11% |
| Iron 10mg |
56% |
| Potassium 620mg |
13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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