HOW TO SAUTE OKRA AND MAKE IT YUMMY
How to saute okra quickly and easily. This recipe only requires okra, olive oil, and salt. You are free to add herbs, spices and other vegetables for additional flavor.
Provided by Renee Groskreutz
Categories Side dish
Time 17m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prep the okra - Wash and dry the okra. Slice the tips and end off of the okra and discard. Cut the okra into 3/4" thick round slices.
- Mince the garlic.
- Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add olive oil, cut okra, and salt to the hot pan.
- Spread the okra out in the pan and allow it to cook. Stir occasionally until the okra is lightly caramelized. (This should be about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for another minute or until the garlic starts to soften.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
OKRA WITH TOMATOES
Steps:
- Saute 4 smashed garlic cloves in 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat until golden. Add 4 cups okra (halved lengthwise) and 1 small onion (cut into wedges); season with salt and pepper and cook until the okra is tender and bright, 10 to 12 minutes. Add 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes; cook until just bursting, 3 minutes. Finish with a splash of cider vinegar.
MEL'S FABULOUSLY EASY SAUTEED OKRA
Okra sauteed in olive oil with lots of garlic. Cornmeal is added toward the end--fabulous fried okra with less oil and with only one pan, no messy battering and frying. Enjoy!
Provided by bwhite
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until soft and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add okra and cook for 5 minutes. Sprinkle cornmeal on top; cook and stir until okra is fork-tender and cornmeal absorbs excess moisture, about 2 minutes.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 118 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
FRESH OKRA WITH TOMATOES AND GINGER
Categories Garlic Ginger Tomato Side Vegetarian Summer Okra Gourmet Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pulse garlic and ginger in a food processor until finely chopped and transfer to a 12-inch heavy skillet. Add oil and red pepper flakes to taste and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pulse tomatoes with salt and black pepper in processor until coarsely chopped and stir into oil in skillet. Cook, uncovered, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Stir in okra and simmer, covered, until just tender, about 10 minutes.
SAUTéED OKRA
Provided by Julie Powell
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 15m
Yield Serves 1 as a main course
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Trim the stems off the ends of the okra, taking care not to cut into the interior of the pods.
- Pour the oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat and allow it to heat until almost smoking. Add the okra and red-pepper flakes to taste. Sauté until the pods have softened slightly, but are still crisp and brightly colored, 6 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
SAUTEED OKRA
Seasoned with bacon and red pepper, sauteed okra is a classic side dish that also works beautifully when served at room temperature for a picnic. For the best flavor and texture, cook okra quickly over high heat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash okra under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Trim stem ends.
- Heat a cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add bacon, and cook, turning occasionally, until golden. Drain bacon on paper towels, and crumble into pieces.
- Discard all but 3 tablespoons of bacon fat; return pan to heat. When fat is hot but not smoking, add okra. Cook, turning occasionally, until okra is bright green and slightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a platter. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately.
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