Serious Eats Cook The Book: Fried Okra Recipe

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Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 26g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Cook The Book: Fried Okra Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 26g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Serious Eats Cook The Book: Fried Okra Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 181 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 381
Total Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 33mg
Sodium: 419mg
Total Carbohydrates: 29g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 7g
Calcium: 128mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 332mg Vitamin A: 46mcg
Vitamin C: 18mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup fine cracker crumbs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 pound okra, stemmed and sliced into 1/4-inch pieces

Instructions

Visit Serious Eats's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)