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Air Fried Okra

June 26, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a new way to have okra? Try out this Air Fried Okra. It’s simple to make using an air fryer and with a few pantry spices it comes together quickly. It crispy and the spice mixture just a hint of heat that will go perfectly with your summer cookouts.

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Air Fried Okra
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound okra
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Servings: 1/3 cup servings
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  1. Clean the Okra by rinsing under cold running water and then trim off the very tip of the stem with a paring knife. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl mix together paprika, garlic powder, ground black pepper, salt, onion powder, dried oregano, ground cayenne pepper, and dried thyme and sit aside.
  3. In a large bowl add the cleaned okra, olive oil and the paprika spice mix. Either with your clean hands or spoon mix until all the okra is cover with the oil and spice mix.
  4. Preheat the air frier to 400°F and set the timer for 7 minutes. Once air frier is preheated add a single layer of okra to the basket/tray. Shake or turn okra over halfway thru cooking. Note: you might have to cook in batches in the air frier depending on the size of your air frier.
Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/3 cup (80g)
servings per container 6

Amount per serving
Calories	50					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	2.5	g			3	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	105	mg			5	%	
Total Carbohydrate	7	g			3	%	
Dietary Fiber	3	g			11	%	
Total Sugars	1	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	2	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	68	mg			6	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	247	mg			6	%

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Mango Chicken Salad

July 23, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Enjoy this light and flavorful salad on a hot day. Add a light raspberry tea to complete this meal and to feel refreshed! It’s a quick and easy recipe for dinner tonight!


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Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup plain non fat or low fat yogurt
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime zest
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 large, fresh mango peeled and cut into chunks
  • 6 cups fresh spinach leaves washed
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  1. In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, Dijon mustard and spices to make a dressing.
  2. Mix chicken and mango in medium bowl.
  3. Add dressing to chicken and mix well. Serve 1/2 cup chicken salad on top of 1 cup of washed spinach leaves.
Recipe Notes

Mango Chicken Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 cup salad + 1 cup spinach (167g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 140 % Daily Value Total Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0.5 g 3 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 40 mg 13 % Sodium 120 mg 5 % Total Carbohydrate 12 g 4 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 9 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 17 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 84 mg 6 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 450 mg 10 %

 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, dinner, fruit, fruits, Heart Healthy, lunch, mango, mangoes, mangos, protein, recipe, recipes, Salad, salads, spring, summer

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