Best 20 Okra And Tomatoes Recipes

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Okra and tomatoes are two popular ingredients used in various cuisines around the world. Their distinct flavors and textures blend perfectly together to create a delightful culinary experience. Whether you prefer a simple sauté, a hearty stew, or a zesty curry, there's an okra and tomato recipe to suit every palate and cooking style. From classic Southern dishes to Mediterranean-inspired meals, this article will guide you through a collection of the best okra and tomato recipes, ensuring you find the perfect dish to tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

OKRA AND TOMATOES



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This is a very simple recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does.

Provided by GWYNN

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 slices bacon
1 pound frozen okra, thawed and sliced
1 small onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
2 celery, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • Remove bacon from pan and saute okra, onion, pepper and celery until tender. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook until tomatoes are heated through.
  • Garnish with crumbled bacon, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 249.8 mg, Sugar 6 g

OKRA, CORN AND TOMATOES



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Okra and onions are fried with bacon, then simmered with tomato and corn in this delicious side dish that is especially good served alongside cornbread. This recipe is a longtime family favorite.

Provided by TXGIRLSX3

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut okra
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (20 ounce) package frozen corn
1 tablespoon file powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir to release some of the juices, then add the onion and okra. Fry until tender and browned, stirring constantly. Be careful, as this tends to brown quickly.
  • Pour in the tomatoes, and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes. Mix in the corn, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Season with file powder, salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 189.3 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

STEWED OKRA, CORN, AND TOMATOES



Stewed Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes image

Quick and easy, plus it is excellent with fresh cornbread.

Provided by TerryWilson

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices bacon
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 red onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound okra - rinsed, trimmed, and sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 cups frozen corn
1 bay leaf
3 large tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and chopped
⅓ cup vegetable broth
salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, reserving grease in skillet. Crumble bacon into a bowl.
  • Heat bacon grease in the same skillet over medium heat and add bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add okra, corn, and bay leaf. Cover skillet and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes more. Add tomatoes and broth. Cook until okra is tender as desired, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove and discard bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 204 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

OKRA, CORN AND TOMATOES



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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Almost too pretty to eat, this recipe is seasoned with bacon, hot pepper sauce, onions and garlic-creating a beautiful dish for family gatherings large or small.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon
1 cup coarsely chopped onion (1 large)
2 cups diced tomatoes (from 28-oz can), undrained
2 cans (15.25 oz each) whole kernel corn, drained
2 1/2 cups frozen cut okra (from 1-lb bag)
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over low heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in skillet.
  • Cook onion in bacon drippings over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except bacon. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until okra is tender. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

HEARTY CREOLE OKRA AND TOMATOES



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A great Southern okra dish that allegedly comes from the heart of Acadiana. This vegetable dish is heavy enough to serve as a main dish and makes one pine for the fiddles and chicory coffee.

Provided by wasabinoir

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 onions, chopped
4 ears fresh corn, shucked and kernels scraped from cob
2 pounds fresh okra, cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, broken up
½ pound andouille sausage, diced
½ teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat butter and olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Cook and stir celery and onions until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the corn kernels and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in okra, tomatoes, andouille sausage, and Creole seasoning; cover and cook over medium heat until the okra has lost all of its slippery texture, at least 45 minutes. Season with sea salt, black pepper, and more Creole seasoning if necessary. Cook, uncovered, to reduce liquid, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 435.7 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

OKRA AND TOMATOES (A.K.A. OKRA GUMBO)



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I havent seen too many Okra recipes on Zaar, so i decided to post my favorite. My Grandmother taught me how to make this dish when I was 11, and I've been making it ever since. Its a great along side smothered steak and mashed potatoes, or rice.

Provided by Angie D.

Categories     Gumbo

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped
2 (16 ounce) bags frozen cut okra (or 2lb. fresh okra, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces)
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Fry bacon in a large skillet that can be covered, until crisp. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Saute onion in bacon drippings until tender. Add okra and tomatoes, stir to blend. Cover, reduce to low heat. Cook for about an hour, or until okra is tender, stirring occasionally. Do not stir too much or too briskly, because the okra will fall apart. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • **Note: Nanny diced the bacon and fried it and the onion together. My family doesn't like the bacon cooked into it because the bacon becomes soft. If you do it my way, you can sprinkle the bacon on right before serving.

CORN OKRA AND TOMATOES



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This is my absolute favorite summer time dish. To get the true taste you MUST use every thing fresh. I just can't explain the overall wonderful fresh taste of this dish. I could live off this forever.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Corn

Time 19m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
2 1/2 cups fresh corn, cut from the cob (4 ears)
1 cup sliced fresh okra
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook first 3 ingredients in butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until tender.
  • Add the tomatoes; bring to boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered 15 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil again.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 9 minutes or until the corn is tender.

CURRIED OKRA WITH CHICKPEAS AND TOMATOES



Curried Okra with Chickpeas and Tomatoes image

An easy Curried Okra recipe

Categories     Ginger     Tomato     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Curry     Chickpea     Vegan     Okra     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 main-course or 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 lb small fresh okra, left untrimmed, or 2 (10-oz) packages frozen whole okra (not thawed)
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 (14- to 15-oz) can whole tomatoes in juice, tomatoes chopped, reserving juice
1 (19-oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (2 cups)
2/3 cup water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Accompaniment: cinnamon-spiced rice or basmati rice

Steps:

  • If using fresh okra, trim, leaving tops intact, being careful not to cut into pods.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion and garlic with ginger and curry powder, stirring, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juice, chickpeas, and water and boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Stir in okra, salt, and pepper and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until okra is tender, about 10 minutes.

SAUTEED OKRA AND TOMATOES



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The secret to cooking crisp-tender okra is a hot skillet.This recipe is from the "Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home" cookbook.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon whole mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
1 pound fresh okra, stems and ends trimmed
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander; set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes.
  • Raise heat to medium-high; add spice mixture, okra, and 1/2 cup water. Cook, stirring, until okra is bright green and just tender, about 6 minutes, adding more water if skillet becomes too dry.
  • Add tomato wedges, and cook until just heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

SMOTHERED OKRA AND TOMATOES



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I love okra !! yummy. This Recipe has come from watching my aunt as I was a little girl making this delicious concoction, the smell of this cooking oh my!! This recipe comes from south Louisiana, If you have some okra lovers, I suggest doubling this recipe. Also this recipe can be used with squash instead of okra, it is just as delicious as the okra!!! Just don't use the tomatoes with the squash, not unless you would like it that way, but do try the squash once without the tomatoes.

Provided by ladycajunskitchen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb okra
4 slices bacon
1 small onion
1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (or 2 or 3 fresh tomatoes)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar or 1/2 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute

Steps:

  • Fry bacon until crisp, remove from skillet, set aside to drain and cool.
  • saute onions in the bacon grease until they turn clear.
  • add Okra to onions,cut up tomatoes or add can of stewed tomatoes.
  • add seasonings, crumble bacon add to skillet. Stir often.
  • cook until okra is no longer slimey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 479.1, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 5.7

SPICY SAUTEED OKRA AND TOMATOES



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A spicy take on the classic okra and tomatoes, using RO*TEL® tomatoes with green chiles and hot ground sausage. Made this for a party awhile back and it was a hit. RO*TEL® tomatoes come in varied hotness. Pick your poison.

Provided by jeffypoo

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground hot Italian sausage
1 bunch scallions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (12 ounce) bags sliced okra
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine sausage, scallions, and garlic in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until sausage is browned and crumbly and garlic and scallions have browned a bit, about 10 minutes. Mix in okra, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce until well combined.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper; simmer for another 20 to 25 minutes, adding water if mixture begins to dry out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1095.2 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

COUNTRY-FRIED OKRA AND GREEN TOMATOES



Country-fried Okra and Green Tomatoes image

Make and share this Country-fried Okra and Green Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb okra, sliced
1 large green tomato, unpeeled and chopped into bite size pieces
salt and pepper
3/4 cup plain cornmeal
1/4 cup plain flour
1/2 cup oil

Steps:

  • Combine okra and tomato in a bowl.
  • Season with the salt and pepper.
  • Mix the cornmeal and flour and toss the veggies in this mixture until coated.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over mediun-high heat.
  • Add okra and tomatoes.
  • Cook, stirring and turning occasionally, until crisp and browned- about 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove okra and tomatoes to a serving platter which has been covered with a paper towel to drain.
  • Serve and heat while hot.

OKRA AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh okra
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 scallions, sliced in rings
1 pound fresh tomatoes, chopped
5 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 small cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Trim stem ends of okra, wash and drain.
  • In large frying pan heat oil and butter and saute scallions until they are soft. Add the okra and saute on all sides for 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon remove okra and onions from pan and reserve.
  • Place tomatoes, parsley and garlic in pan and simmer a few minutes, just until ingredients are blended.
  • Return okra to pan; cover and simmer until okra is crisp-tender, but not mushy.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 592 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

OKRA WITH TOMATOES AND OREGANO



Okra With Tomatoes And Oregano image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 pounds okra
Lemon juice to taste
2 teaspoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet and add the onion and garlic. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the onion begins to turn golden brown (about 10 minutes). Add the tomatoes and oregano and cook for a further 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper and cinnamon.
  • Trim the cone tops off the okra without cutting into the pods. Add the okra to the onions and tomatoes and sauté until tender. Add lemon juice to taste, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 184, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 767 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

THE LADY AND SONS OKRA AND TOMATOES ( PAULA DEEN )



The Lady and Sons Okra and Tomatoes ( Paula Deen ) image

We love okra and tomatoes, this recipe is a lot like my Mom use to make. The Recipe comes from courtesy Paula Deen.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon, diced into small pieces
1 small onion, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon chicken base or 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups fresh okra, cut into 1 inch pieces (may use frozen)
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook bacon slightly; saute onion and garlic with bacon until tender.
  • Add tomatoes, chicken base, sugar and pepper; stir well and let simmer for about 20 minutes; adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Meanwhile wash okra and remove fuzz, if using fresh okra, cut into pieces; add okra and simmer until okra is done, about 20 more minutes (less if using frozen), serve.

STEWED OKRA AND TOMATOES



Stewed Okra and Tomatoes image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon
1 cup sliced yellow onion
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
2 pounds sliced okra

Steps:

  • Render bacon in a large saucepan, cooking until crisp. Remove from pan and dice, reserving drippings in pan. Add onion to the skillet with bacon fat and saute over medium heat until tender. Add all remaining ingredients, except okra, and bring to a boil, stirring to avoid burning. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add okra and let stew until the bright green color begins to fade. Serve hot.

OKRA, TOMATOES, AND BACON



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I love Southern food, and okra is no exception. During the summer, when okra can be bought fresh in farmer's markets in Texas, I love purchasing bunches of the stuff and making this dish.

Provided by Tastyeatsathome

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 slices bacon
½ onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 hot chile pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and juice reserved
1 sprig fresh thyme
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups trimmed okra
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Crumble bacon into a bowl.
  • Add onion and garlic to skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add hot pepper and cook until tender, about 3 minutes more. Add drained tomatoes; season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook 5 minutes more.
  • Add okra and enough reserved juice from tomatoes to cover. Simmer, covered, until okra is tender, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 328.8 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

SPICED OKRA AND TOMATOES



Spiced Okra and Tomatoes image

Provided by Virginia Willis

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 pounds okra, stems trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
4 large tomatoes, cored, seeded and chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves, preferably fresh
Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the okra, red pepper flakes, tomatoes, thyme and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, decrease the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the okra is just tender, about 15 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

OKRA AND TOMATOES



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Categories     Tomato     Okra     Simmer

Yield serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion, preferably Vidalia, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 pounds okra, stems trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 large tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped
3 sprigs of thyme
2 bay leaves, preferably fresh
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Add the red wine, and cook until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the okra, tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, decrease the heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just tender, about 15 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

SCALLOPS, OKRA, AND TOMATOES IN COCONUT CURRY SAUCE



Scallops, Okra, and Tomatoes in Coconut Curry Sauce image

Categories     Ginger     Tomato     Coconut     Scallop     Curry     Healthy     Okra     Jalapeño     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound small fresh okra
1 pound plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, chopped
1 (1-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, chopped
2 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeño chile (including seeds)
1 cup low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 1/4 pound sea scallops, tough muscle removed from side of each if necessary
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder (preferably Madras)
2/3 cup well-stirred canned reduced-fat coconut milk
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
Accompaniment: spiced basmati rice

Steps:

  • Trim tops of okra, being careful not to cut into pods.
  • Cut an X in bottom of each tomato and immerse tomatoes in a 2-quart saucepan of boiling water for 10 seconds. Transfer tomatoes with a slotted spoon (save boiling water) to a bowl of ice and cold water to cool, then peel. Add 1 tablespoon salt to boiling water, then add okra and cook, uncovered, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain okra in a colander, then plunge into same ice water to stop cooking. Drain okra and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Quarter tomatoes lengthwise and seed, then cut each quarter lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
  • Purée onion, garlic, ginger, jalapeño (to taste), and 1/4 cup chicken broth in a blender.
  • Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Brush a 12-inch nonstick skillet with 1/2 teaspoon oil and heat over moderately high heat until just beginning to smoke. Brown scallops in 2 batches, turning once, about 4 minutes total. Transfer scallops as browned with tongs to a plate and keep warm, covered with foil. (Scallops will not be cooked through.)
  • Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to skillet and reduce heat to moderate. Add purée carefully (it may splatter), then add curry powder. Boil, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Add coconut milk and remaining 3/4 cup broth and bring to a simmer. Add tomato strips and simmer, stirring frequently, until tomatoes are softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in scallops and okra and simmer until scallops are just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Divide scallops, vegetables, and sauce among 4 plates and sprinkle with cilantro.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender okra: Look for pods that are bright green and free of blemishes. Avoid okra that is brown or slimy.
  • Trim the okra: Cut off the stem end and the tip of each okra pod. You can also slice the okra into rounds or halves, if desired.
  • Soak the okra in vinegar: This will help to reduce the okra's sliminess. Soak the okra in a bowl of vinegar for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Cook the okra properly: Okra can be cooked in a variety of ways, but it is important to cook it until it is tender. Overcooked okra will be tough and slimy.
  • Add okra to your favorite dishes: Okra can be added to soups, stews, gumbos, and salads. It can also be fried, grilled, or roasted.

Conclusion:

Okra and tomatoes are a delicious and versatile combination that can be used in a variety of dishes. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish or a hearty main course, there's an okra and tomato recipe out there for you. So next time you're at the grocery store, be sure to pick up some okra and tomatoes. You won't regret it!

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