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cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa is higher in protein and fiber.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based alternative.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

Slice okra into cartwheels.

Dice onion.

Crush 1-2 cloves of garlic.

Measure 2-3 cups of cornmeal.

Add enough water to saturate the cornmeal and set aside.

Finely chop bacon and fry it until done.

Let the okra simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Put heat back on under the bacon while stirring the okra.

Combine cornmeal with the liquid and stir continuously to cook it.

Add the remaining liquid and okra to the cornmeal mixture.

Incorporate the fried bacon into the mixture.

Transfer the mixture to a slightly greased dish.

Allow to sit before cutting into slices and serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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