A perfect keto side dish. KETO LOW CARB FRIED OKRA is not only crunchy but deliciously salty which makes for the perfect (and irresistible) combination!
One of my favorite childhood recipes. You are really missing out, if you’ve never had fried okra (AKA Southern Popcorn)! It’s SO easy to make and it’s a delicious side dish or snack.
SERVINGS
5 servings
TOTAL TIME
15 mins
COURSE
Side Dish
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb Fresh Okra
- Beef Tallow or other frying oil(Enough for about ¼ inch on the bottom of skillet)
- ⅓ cup super fine almond flour
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Into approximately ¼ inch slices, slice the okra, removing stems
- In a cast iron skillet(large), heat the tallow, on medium high heat for frying.
- Take a bowl(medium) and – with the salt and pepper, combine the almond flour, then add the sliced okra. Toss until the okra is coated(thoroughly).
- To the hot oil, add the okra and gently stir continuously. Remove from the skillet once the okra has browned, and allow to drain on paper towels.
NUTRITION
KETO LOW CARB FRIED OKRA
Calories: 130kcal
Carbohydrates: 7g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Sodium: 123mg
Potassium: 271mg
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 2g
Vitamin A: 650IU
Vitamin C: 21mg
Calcium: 90mg
Iron: 1mg
