Okra Fritters Recipe

Name: Okra Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. cornmeal; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 c. finely chopped onion; 1/2 c. evaporated milk; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley; 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. red pepper; 2 c. sliced fresh okra (about 2/3 lb.) *; vegetable oil; salt (optional); 2 lb. dried pinto beans; 1 lb. sliced smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 1/2 Tbsp. cumin; 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder; 2 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1 Serrano or jalapeno chili, minced; salt

Servings: persons

1/4 c. cornmeal
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. red pepper
2 c. sliced fresh okra (about 2/3 lb.) *
vegetable oil
salt (optional)
2 lb. dried pinto beans
1 lb. sliced smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 1/2 Tbsp. cumin
1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 Serrano or jalapeno chili, minced
salt

1
Place beans in heavy large saucepan.
2
Cover with water and bring to boil.
3
Drain.
4
Return beans to pan.
5
Pour in water to cover by 2 to 3-inches.
6
Add all remaining ingredients except salt. Bring mixture to boil.
7
Reduce heat to low and simmer until beans are very soft, adding more water as necessary to keep beans submerged, about 3 1/2 hours.
8
Season with salt and cook 15 minutes longer, uncovered, if beans are too liquid.
9
Let cool.
10
Chill overnight.
11
To serve, reheat beans over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.

1159

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. cornmeal, 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, 1/2 c. finely chopped onion, 1/2 c. evaporated milk, and more.

Yes, Okra Fritters falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Okra Fritters

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