Cajun Tempura Okra with Scallion Dipping Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
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Fat
A crispy vegetarian appetizer with a creamy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 16 oz soda water
- 2 lbs fresh okra, stem removed
- 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 16 oz sour cream
- 1 cup scallions, chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
Instructions
- Whisk 1 cup flour, cornstarch, sugar and soda water together for tempura and let chill.
- Heat peanut oil in deep-fryer or a large Dutch oven to 375 °F.
- In a shallow pie plate, add 1 cup flour and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning and mix well.
- Season okra with 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning. Dip okra in seasoned flour and then in tempura batter and place in oil, 1 at a time and fry until golden, about 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray. Season with salt.
- Serve with Scallion Dipping Sauce.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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