SMOTHERED OKRA & TOMATOES
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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