Imagine the best of fried okra and fried green tomatoes in one bite. I can see these sprinkled with some Cajun seasoning or dipped in some comeback sauce for even more flavor.

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Spruce up your veggies with these zesty fritters. (Southern Bite)

Okra and Green Tomato Fritters

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Serves 12

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 pound okra, coarsely chopped
• 1 large green tomato, diced
• 1/2 onion, finely diced
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• Add the chopped okra, green tomato and onion. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg into the buttermilk, and then add it to the okra mixture.
• Stir until just combined.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Drop the okra batter into the oil by heaping tablespoonfuls.
• Cook 4 to 5 minutes, then flip the fritters and press them flat with the back of a spatula.
• Cook 4 to 5 more minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
• Cook in batches, adding more oil if necessary; then drain on paper towels, and serve hot.
•  This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out The Southern Bite Cookbook
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