Best Smothered Okra Southern Style Recipes

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SMOTHERED OKRA & TOMATOES



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Growing up with Grand Parents who lived off the land in Southern Louisiana, we had a lot of fresh vegetables. Nothing is more comforting in my book than smothered okra and tomatoes. My Grand Mother always started hers by browning the onions in bacon drippings, but I tried to make mine a little healtier. I like this dish served...

Provided by Kathy Sterling

Categories     Vegetables

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 c extra virgin olive oil
1 c frozen onion blend, you can use fresh onions
40 oz package of fresh frozen okra, or fresh
15 oz can diced tomatoes
1 salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet or dutch oven pot, saute onion mixture in Olive Oil until tender.
  • 2. Add okra and water. Simmer on medium until okra defrosts in the pot, about 5 minutes Stir in diced tomatoes and mix well bring to slight boil..
  • 3. Cook on low heat until okra is very tender and most of the liquids are gone, about 30 minutes or until desired fondness. I like mine well done and thick.
  • 4. Serve as a side dish or if you like you can serve over steamed rice. You can also add cooked smoked sausage or cooked chicken 10 minutes before serving to use as a main dish.

SMOTHERED OKRA



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Make and share this Smothered Okra recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kikimony

Categories     Greens

Time 1h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb okra, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, with juice
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
3/4 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 (2 1/2 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, with juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Pour oil in bottom of pan.
  • Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Cover pot and simmer 1 1/2 hours on low, stirring often.
  • Remove the cover the last 10 minutes.

SMOTHERED OKRA



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Smothered Okra and tomatoes is a thick and delicious southern style dish with lots of Cajun flavor!

Provided by Danielle Wolter

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces okra (fresh or frozen, sliced)
1 green pepper (chopped)
1/2 onion (chopped)
1-15 ounce can diced tomatoes (with juice)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1-2 teaspoons salt (adjusted to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the green pepper and okra and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the tomatoes, broth and seasonings and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover and simmer on low heat for an hour, or until the sliminess of the okra disappears.
  • Serve plain or over rice with Louisiana hot sauce (optional).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cups, Calories 58 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 474 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

SOUTHERN OKRA



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This recipe dates back generations in my family. I enjoy it so much because I can use the fresh vegetables that are so abundant here in the South.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups sliced fresh okra
Boiling water
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
Cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a small shallow bowl, combine the sugar, flour, salt and pepper; set aside. In a small saucepan, cover and cook okra in boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes and reserved sugar mixture; cook for 5 minutes. Add okra. Heat through, stirring as little as possible. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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