Bost Farm

Crispy Okra & Green Tomato Fritters 🍅

Golden Southern-Style Fritters with Fresh Okra, Tangy Green Tomatoes, Cornmeal, Buttermilk, and Savory Seasoning

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 fresh okra, coarsely chopped, about 2 cups
1 large green tomato, diced
1/2 onion, finely diced
1 large egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetable oil, for frying

Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef

🛒 Ingredients:
• cooking spray
Zucchini Base
• 3 small-medium zucchini shredded or grated , about 4 cups or 1 pound 5 ounces
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1 ⅓ cup parmesan cheese grated or shredded
• 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Meaty Middle Layer
• 1 ½ tablespoons oil
• 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• ¾ cup onion chopped
• 2 cups mushrooms, fresh sliced
• ½ cup bell peppers green, orange, yellow or red, chopped
• 1 23-ounce jar tomato, pasta or spaghetti sauce, your favorite brand or flavor or 680 ml can, alfredo sauce works too!
• 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning optional
Topping
• 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese or your favorite shredded, more or less to taste

👩‍🍳 Directions:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 13×9-inch pan with cooking spray; set aside.
2️⃣ Zucchini Base: Place grated zucchini in a fine sieve, sprinkle with salt, and toss. Let stand for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
3️⃣ In a medium bowl, add eggs, parmesan cheese, and the shredded cheddar. Stir until combined. Squeeze moisture from the zucchini with paper towels, then add the dried zucchini to the egg-cheese mixture and stir to combine.
4️⃣ Press the zucchini mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
5️⃣ Meaty Middle Layer: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms and onion until they begin to soften.
6️⃣ Add the ground beef; crumble and cook until no longer pink. Add peppers and stir to blend. Drain any excess fat.
7️⃣ Stir in the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning (if using). Simmer briefly to blend flavors. Spread the meat mixture over the zucchini layer and smooth the top. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese; add more or less to taste.
8️⃣ Bake for 5 minutes longer, until the cheese is melted. Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

⏰ Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

🥗 Nutrition (Per Serving – Estimated):
Calories: ~590 kcal
Protein: ~49 g
Carbohydrates: ~11 g
Fat: ~39 g