Best Spicy Okra And Kidney Beans Recipes

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SOUTHERN OKRA BEAN STEW



Southern Okra Bean Stew image

When this spicy stew's simmering on the stove, my family has a hard time waiting for dinner. It's much like a thick tomato-based soup with a hearty mix of okra, brown rice and beans. Everyone leaves the table feeling satisfied—and eager to have it again soon. —Beverly McDowell, Athens, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 11 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups water
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups chopped green peppers
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
4 cups cooked brown rice
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced okra

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. , Add the rice, beans, tomato sauce and okra. Simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 926mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SPICY OKRA AND TURNIP GREENS



Spicy Okra and Turnip Greens image

This quick and easy recipe is hot! You may also substitute collard greens for the turnip greens. The okra, once cut, will thicken the sauce as it cooks. Posted for ZWT 4.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb turnip greens, stems removed and cut into 1/4 inch slices
12 okra, end removed and cut into halves
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (red is preferred)
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook and stir onion and pine nuts in oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in turnip greens, okra and remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until turnip greens are tender, 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.2, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 130, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 2.6

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