Okra with Tomatoes

24 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 30 min

“This is a yummy side dish with rice. Using two types of tomato gives the dish texture and is a tasty explosion of flavors with lots of garlic and crushed red pepper.” - by iheartcooking

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, minced
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 green bell pepper, minced
1 pound frozen sliced okra
1 (8 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

Cover the bottom of a skillet with the olive oil and place over medium heat. Place the garlic, onion, and cayenne pepper in the skillet and stir until fragrant. Stir in the green pepper. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the frozen okra and allow to cook for 5 minutes more. Stir in both the diced and the stewed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until all vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
66 cal
3%

Fat
1.1 g
2%

Carbs
13.1 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Caroline C

Apr. 29, 2008

"I made this with fresh okra (sliced then soaked in milk for 15 mins to get rid of the sliminess) and canned diced tomatoes and fresh. This was a nice fresh-tasting side dish. I think some corn would w..." See moreork well with it too. Thanks!"

MBKRH

Aug. 30, 2007

"I've made many variations of this side dish, but this one stands out with the cayenne pepper. Being a fan of it, I was extra generous with the amount I used. Very tasty and it had the perfect kick. We..." See morell done."

mlcrawfo

Sep. 14, 2008

"I use fresh okra and add a pinch of sugar to bring out the natural sweetness in the ingredients. I serve with Tobasco and my husband loves it! Great recipe!..." See more"

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