Fried Okra with Cajun Black Beans

Fried okra, Cajun black beans and a garden fresh salad is enough to make anyone smile. I fell in love with okra when I first tried it. My first thought was, where have you been all my life? I love it so much, I have some growing on our front porch.
 
This recipe can easily be substituted with a different vegetable. I know it's not as healthy as it could be but man oh man is it good! Enjoy!

Cajun Black Beans

• 1 can black beans
• 1 tsp cumin
• Red pepper flakes - to taste
• Sriracha hot sauce - to taste
• 2 tbsp vegetable broth
• 1/4 white onion or bulb of green onion - chopped
• Sliced avocado

Directions:

1. Heat over low heat until warm. 5-10 minutes. Serve with avocado on top.

Fried Okra

• aprox. 1 lb of okra sliced or substitute your favorite vegetable
• 1/2 cup of flour
• 1/2 tbsp red pepper flakes or to taste (we like it spicy - feel free to use less)
• Sriracha hot sauce (1/2 - 1 tbsp)
• Garlic salt - 1 tsp
• 1/2 cup corn meal
• 2 tbsp flax meal with warm water (set aside to make "egg")

Directions:

1. Heat sunflower oil over med-high heat until hot
2. Place okra in pan and heat for 25-30 minutes, until very crispy.

Garden Fresh Salad

• 1/2 cup pre-cooked quinoa mixed with soy sauce
• Handful of spinach
• 1 piece of cabbage - chopped
• green onions - chopped
• 1 tomato - sliced
• 1 avocado - sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
• 2 garlic cloves - sliced

Directions:

1. Place quinoa on the bottom of the bowl.
2. Add ingredients and serve with your favorite dressing