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Fried Pecan Okra
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>A crispy southern vegan appetizer! Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: southernliving.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 6-8
Vegetarian!
Ingredients
1 cup
Pecans
1 1/2 cups
All-purpose baking mix
1 teaspoon
Salt
1/2 teaspoon
Pepper
2.5 cups
Okra (thawed if frozen)
Peanut oil
Step by Step Instructions
- Put the pecans into a shallow pan and spread them into an even layer. Bake them at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Process the pecans, baking mix, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
- Put the pecan mixture into a bowl, add the okra, and gently toss the okra to coat them.
- Pour 2 inches of oil into a Dutch oven and heat it to 350 degrees and fry the okra in batches (turn it over after 5 to 6 minutes)