Stewed okra with tomatoes is an easy and affordable dish! It is loaded with fiber and antioxidants that prevent cancer, such as lycopene. This dish can be served as a main dish over rice, served as a side dish, or scooped with flatbread.
Yield
3 Servings
Preparation time
5 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes
Total time
20 minutes
Ingredients
2 Tbsp corn or other vegetable oil
small white onion, diced
2 clv Garlic, minced
3 C frozen okra, thawed and sliced
1 can diced tomatoes (14,5 oz can)
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. Serve warm. Enjoy!