Stewed okra with tomatoes is an easy and affordable dish! It is loaded with fiber and antioxidants that prevents cancer such as lycopene. This dish can be served over rice, served as a side dish, or scooped with flatbread.
Yield
3 Servings
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Total time
30 minutes
Ingredients
2 Tbsp corn oil (or vegetable oil)
1 white onion, diced
2 clv garlic (minced)
3 C frozen okra (thawed and sliced)
1 can diced tomatoes (low sodium preferred)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
1. In a heavy-bottomed sauté pan warm oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté about 2-3 minutes, until onion is translucent. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute more.
2. Add the okra and tomatoes with their juices.
3. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Served warm. Enjoy!
Notes
Per Serving: Calories 170, Carbohydrates 19g, Protein 4g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 630 mg, Fiber 6g, Sugars 6g
Source
This recipe was adapted from https://www.foodnetwork.com/