OKRA WITH TOMATO SAUCE (DIP'S COUNTRY KITCHEN)

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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds fresh baby okra or two 10-ounce packages of frozen whole okra
4 cups canned tomatoes
4 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Wash the okra, whether fresh or frozen, well in cold water. If frozen is used, continue rinsing until the okra is defrosted. Drain well.
  • Put the okra in a saucepan and add about 1/2-cup of cold water. Bring to the boil and cover. Let cook about seven minutes.
  • Meanwhile, blend the tomatoes thoroughly in the container of a food processor or electric blender.
  • Drain the okra and add the tomatoes, butter, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to the boil, partly cover and cook until okra is tender, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 146, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 748 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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