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Ingredientes
- 10 pieces of okra, with the ends trimmed off, sliced either in half or into several smaller pieces
- enough buttermilk to cover the okra
- 1/2 cup cornmeal (this is approximate; just dump some cornmeal into a bowl)
- 2 tablespoons flour (ditto)
- 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
- canola oil as needed for frying
- salt (if needed)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 200g | |
| Calories 391 | |
| Calories from Fat 16 | 4% |
| Total Fat 1.9g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.31g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium 468mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 84.0g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 24% |
| Sugars 2.68g | 2% |
| Protein 9.71g | 16% |
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