Spicy Okra
Okra cooked with tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers creates the perfect spicy side dish for your favorite entrée.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/2 cup
42
Calories
1g
Protein
7g
Carbs
2g
Fat
2g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
125mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 0 g · Cholesterol 0 mg
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Ingredients
frozen cut okra
2 packages (10 ounces each)
vegetable oil
1 tablespoon · or cooking oil of choice
onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium
low-sodium tomatoes, diced
1 can (14.5 ounces)
fresh jalapeño pepper, pierced 3 times with fork
1 · or habanero pepper
salt
1/2 teaspoon
black pepper
1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- 1
Wash hands with soap and water.
- 2
Rinse okra in a colander under hot water.
- 3
Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat. Sauté onion for about 3 minutes.
- 4
Add tomatoes (including juice) and jalapeño (or habanero) pepper, and boil. Stir the mixture for 8 minutes.
- 5
Add okra and cook, gently stirring, until okra is tender, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Stir in salt and pepper and discard the jalapeño (or habanero) pepper.
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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