Fried Pecan Okra

Prep

45

min
Total

45

min
Servings

8

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

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

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased shallow pan, arrange pecans in even layer. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
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.
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.

Recipe Tips

tip 1

You may substitute 1 (16-ounce) package frozen cut okra for the 2 (10-ounce) packages.

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.