Okra Popcorn
Recipe
SRQ DAILY FRIDAY WEEKEND EDITION
FRIDAY JUN 3, 2016 |
BY VICKI CHELF
Okra is one of the few vegetable crops that grow nicely in Florida in summer. These crunchy (and healthy) treats are perfect for hot days by the pool or packing for an on-the-go snack. At home we call this “okra popcorn” because it is so crispy and delicious!
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 2½ cups sliced okra (½-inch rounds), ¼ cup cornmeal, ½ tsp. dried basil, ¼ tsp. salt.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat a shallow baking dish with the olive oil and set aside. Place the cornmeal, salt and basil in a medium bowl and mix well. Add the okra and stir until well coated with the mixture. Add the coated okra to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes, or until crispy, stirring occasionally. To make it especially crisp turn off the oven and let the okra set in the hot oven for a few minutes.
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