Okra Creole is a classic Southern dish that is bursting with flavor and incredibly easy to make. With its combination of fresh okra, tomatoes, and andouille sausage, this dish is a celebration of Louisiana's diverse culinary heritage. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the step-by-step instructions and helpful tips you need to create a delicious and authentic Okra Creole that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
EASY CREOLE OKRA AND SHRIMP
This recipe is quick easy and delicious. Spoon over white rice and enjoy.
Provided by jrchef
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes, then add the okra, sausage, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cook until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 8 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 175.3 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1163.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
CORN OKRA CREOLE
This dish is representative of my area of the country, and particularly the Texas-Louisiana border. The okra, corn and Creole seasonings are all popular here. -Ruth Aubey, San Antonio, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil until tender. Add corn and okra; cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, salt, pepper and, if desired, pepper sauce. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HEARTY CREOLE OKRA AND TOMATOES
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
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
BEST CREOLE SHRIMP AND OKRA GUMBO
This is a really tasty gumbo that is also easy to make. For more authentic taste you can add 1/4 cup of Gumbo Filé Powder spice before you serve. I hope you get to enjoy this as much as we do! Note: If this is too mild for your taste you can add some hot sauce as you serve. I made this for my 1 year old and I had to cut down on the spice.
Provided by Nadia Melkowits
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h50m
Yield 1 bowl, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Slowly stir the flour into heated oil in a heavy cast iron skillet. Continue to stir until the flour is dark brown. Add the next 4 ingredients; stir until onions are clear. Add tomato paste and a cup of water. Add okra and tomatoes. Cook slowly, adding all the water and shrimp stock -a little at a time. Stir in sugar & creole seasoning. Cook for about an hour on a low fire, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom of pot; adding water if necessary.
- Add the shrimp ,sausage, parsley and the bay leaves. Cook another 30 minutes to an hour, adding seasoning to taste. Serve over boiled or steamed rice.
CREOLE CHICKEN AND OKRA RECIPE
Make and share this Creole Chicken and Okra Recipe recipe from Food.com.
Provided by daisygrl64
Categories Creole
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Remove and discard chicken skin. In nonstick Dutch oven, place oil and heat over medium temperature.
- Add chicken and cook, turning, about 10 minutes or until brown on all sides. Remove chicken to warm bowl.
- To Dutch oven, add onion, green pepper, celery and garlic; stir and cook about 5 minutes. Add okra and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes more.
- Stir in tomatoes, parsley, paprika, bay leaf and salt. Return chicken to Dutch oven and spoon vegetable mixture over top.
- In small bowl, mix together chicken broth, wine and hot pepper sauce; pour over all.
- Cover, reduce heat to low and cook about 30 minutes or until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease. Serve with rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.7, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 138.6, Sodium 550.2, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 6.4, Protein 34.3
OKRA CREOLE
Make and share this Okra Creole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a Dutch oven until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings.
- Crumble bacon, and set aside.
- Cook okra and next 6 ingredients in hot drippings in Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Top with crumbled bacon.
- Serve over rice, if desired.
~ MY CREOLE STEWED OKRA, CORN & TOMATOES ~
Being my hubby's from the south, he loves his Okra and I actually acquired a taste for it, once I learned to grow and cook it. This was one of the first of many Okra recipes I've put together, sort of based on one he tried explaining, that his mother would make. He enjoyed mine so much, that he requests it all of the time,...
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In a medium iron skillet, over medium heat, add bacon fat, once hot add okra and onion - continue cooking until okra begins to brown , stickiness diminishes and onions are soft. Add garlic and cook another minute. Stirring occasionally.
- 2. Add corn, tomatoes, juice and seasonings. Continue cooking until well heated through and begins to thicken - 15 minutes. Right before serving I stir in some butter. Serve hot.
- 3. So good!
CREOLE OKRA
A yummy vegetarian side dish, easy to make. Taste holds up for leftovers. The use of frozen okra makes this a year-round favorite in our family.
Provided by SILVERMARIGOLD
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic until limp. Add the green pepper; cook and stir until tender. Drain the tomatoes, reserving juice, and pour them into the skillet. Season with thyme, parsley, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the frozen okra, and pour in enough of the reserved juice from the tomatoes to cover the bottom of the pan. Cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until okra is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 184.5 mg, Sugar 8 g
OKRA AND CORN CREOLE
This is a traditional southern recipe. Best, if using fresh summer vegetables, but still a delicious side using frozen vegetables and ripe tomatoes, from the grocery or canned. When using fresh okra, use small to medium sized pods, for tenderness. From Cooking Light Cookbook 1994, with a slight tweak.
Provided by Sharon Colyer
Categories Vegetables
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat, until hot. Add green pepper and onion; sauté 3 minutes, or until tender.
- 2. Add corn and water, to vegetables in skillet, stirring well. Cover and cook, over medium heat 5 minutes; stir gently, and cook an additional 5 minutes.
- 3. Add chopped tomato with juice and next 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add okra; cover and simmer 5-7 minutes, or until okra is tender. Makes 12 servings.
OKRA CREOLE
Suummer is the time for vegetables! This recipe is a showcase for all the wonderful flavors New Orleans is known for.
Provided by cathy tate
Categories Vegetables
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Cook bacon in a dutch oven until crisp; remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside.
- 2. Cook okra and next 6 ingredients in hot drippings in dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes, just until vegetables start to tenderize. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Top with crumbled bacon. Serve over rice if desired.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender okra: Look for pods that are bright green and free of blemishes. Avoid okra that is slimy or has brown spots.
- Soak the okra in vinegar water: This helps to remove the okra's slimy texture and makes it more flavorful.
- Cook the okra over medium heat: High heat will make the okra tough and chewy.
- Don't overcook the okra: Okra is best when it is cooked until it is tender-crisp. Overcooked okra will be slimy and mushy.
- Season the okra well: Okra has a mild flavor, so it is important to season it well. Use a variety of spices and herbs, such as salt, pepper, garlic, onion, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Serve the okra hot or cold: Okra can be served hot as a side dish or main course, or cold in salads or sandwiches.
Conclusion:
Okra is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. With its unique flavor and texture, okra is a great addition to any meal.
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