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Spicy okra

Recipe Information

Description:
Spicy okra is a delicious African recipe usually served as a side dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 20 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 10 (½ cup per serving) servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 10 (½ cup per serving)
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 20 Minutes
Total Time 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Okra
Category Fruit
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Side Dish
Cuisine African
Cook Method Sautéing; Boiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • Two 10-ounce packages frozen, cut okra

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • One 14 ½ -ounce can diced tomatoes

  • 1 fresh jalapeño pepper (or habanero pepper), pierced 3 times with a fork

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  • Rinse okra in a colander under hot water.

  • Over moderately high heat, heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet and sauté onion for about 3 minutes.

  • Add tomatoes, including juice, and jalapeño pepper and bring to boil, stirring for 8 minutes.

  • Add okra, gently stirring until tender, about 5 minutes.

  • Stir in salt and pepper.

  • Discard the jalapeño pepper.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 99 cal

  • Total fat: 4g

  • Saturated fat: 1g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 133mg

  • Potassium: 563mg

  • Carbohydrate: 15g

  • Fiber: 5g

  • Protein: 4g