STEWED OKRA & TOMATOES

Stewed Okra & Tomatoes image

Provided by pigtailone

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 1/2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces spicy sausage (casings removed if necessary)
1 medium onion
1 lb okra, sliced (about 5 cups)
3 -4 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 3 cups)
2/3 cup low-sodium tomato juice or 2/3 cup vegetable stock
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (i omit salt and use cajun spice mix) or 1/2 jalapeno, minced (i omit salt and use cajun spice mix)

Steps:

Brown sausage in a large saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Add onion and cook until soft.
Increase heat to high: add okra, tomatoes, tomato juice, salt and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring often, until bubbling.
Reduce heat to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick and the vegetables are very tender (35 - 45 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.8, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 14.4, Sodium 263.6, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 5.1