Southern Okra and Tomatoes
Enjoy a taste of the South with this classic Southern Okra & Fresh Tomatoes recipe. Quick, easy, & bursting with flavor—perfect for any meal!
Servings 6
Calories 95kcal
Ingredients
- 5 fresh, ripe tomatoes or 3 cups canned diced tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh okra washed, caps removed, and sliced
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Peel and dice fresh tomatoes. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a heavy skillet.
- Add the onion and cook until soft - about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and saute for about 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes and okra and bring to a boil.
- Once it begins to boil reduce the heat and simmer uncovered about 45 minutes, or until it thickens.
- Stir once in a while to ensure you have enough liquid and nothing is sticking.
- Taste and add sugar and creole seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1476IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
