Stewed Okra with Tomatoes

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Stewed okra and tomatoes makes a great side dish. Two types of canned tomatoes give the dish texture, while garlic and cayenne pepper make each bite explode with flavor. Serve over rice.

Submitted by iheartcooking
Updated on November 20, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 small onion, minced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ½ medium green bell pepper, minced

  • 1 pound frozen sliced okra

  • 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

  • 1 (8 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Swirl olive oil in a skillet to cover the bottom; place over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add green pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

  2. Stir in frozen okra and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in both stewed and diced tomatoes, then season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until all vegetables are heated through and tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

66 Calories
1g Fat
13g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 66
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 312mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 105mg 8%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 468mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.