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OKRA AND CORNMEAL

Makes 4 servings
Each serving equals one 5 A Day serving

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups okra
1 cup white cornmeal
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup soft butter

DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil, add okra and cook for about 10 minutes.

Remove the okra with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Using the same saucepan, increase heat until the water boils briskly.

Slowly add the cornmeal, stirring continuously to prevent lumping.

Add the salt and okra. Cook and continue stirring for 10 to 12 minutes.

Remove from heat and add the butter a piece at a time, stirring after each addition, until all the butter is incorporated.

Serve hot.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 324, Protein 7g, Fat 10g, Calories From Fat 28%, Cholesterol 21mg, Carbohydrates 50g, Fiber 8g, Sodium 321mg.

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