Okra is a delicious and nutritious vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. One of the quickest and easiest ways to cook okra is to sauté it. Frozen okra is a convenient option for busy cooks, as it is already cleaned and cut, and it cooks quickly. Sauteed okra is a great side dish or appetizer. It can also be added to soups, stews, and casseroles. The possibilities are endless!
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
HOW TO SAUTE OKRA AND MAKE IT YUMMY
How to saute okra quickly and easily. This recipe only requires okra, olive oil, and salt. You are free to add herbs, spices and other vegetables for additional flavor.
Provided by Renee Groskreutz
Categories Side dish
Time 17m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prep the okra - Wash and dry the okra. Slice the tips and end off of the okra and discard. Cut the okra into 3/4" thick round slices.
- Mince the garlic.
- Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add olive oil, cut okra, and salt to the hot pan.
- Spread the okra out in the pan and allow it to cook. Stir occasionally until the okra is lightly caramelized. (This should be about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for another minute or until the garlic starts to soften.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
OKRA WITH TOMATOES
Steps:
- Saute 4 smashed garlic cloves in 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat until golden. Add 4 cups okra (halved lengthwise) and 1 small onion (cut into wedges); season with salt and pepper and cook until the okra is tender and bright, 10 to 12 minutes. Add 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes; cook until just bursting, 3 minutes. Finish with a splash of cider vinegar.
GARLIC SAUTéED OKRA
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Trim off and discard the stem ends of the okra pods. Rinse the trimmed pods, carefully pat them dry, and set them aside. Extra water in the cooking process can lead to the slick factor this okra recipe is designed to avoid, so the dryer the better.
- Peel the garlic clove, cut it in half lengthwise, and slice it crosswise as thinly as possible.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the oil, swirl the pan to coat the bottom with the oil, and heat until the oil shimmers, about 30 seconds. Add the garlic and let it sizzle until it just starts to turn golden, about 1 minute.
- Add the okra, stir to coat it with oil, and combine it with the garlic. Cover and cook, shaking the pan frequently to move the okra pods around inside until the okra is starting to brown on the edges and is tender to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer the okra to a serving platter or individual plates. Add the optional tomatoes if using and sprinkle with salt. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 152 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 2 g, ServingSize 1 pound (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SAUTEED OKRA
Seasoned with bacon and red pepper, sauteed okra is a classic side dish that also works beautifully when served at room temperature for a picnic. For the best flavor and texture, cook okra quickly over high heat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash okra under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Trim stem ends.
- Heat a cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add bacon, and cook, turning occasionally, until golden. Drain bacon on paper towels, and crumble into pieces.
- Discard all but 3 tablespoons of bacon fat; return pan to heat. When fat is hot but not smoking, add okra. Cook, turning occasionally, until okra is bright green and slightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a platter. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately.
SAUTEED OKRA WITH CUMIN
Steps:
- Melt butter over high heat in a medium saute pan. Saute okra with all seasoning 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to moderate and cook, stirring occasionally, an additional 5 minutes. Serve hot.
MEL'S FABULOUSLY EASY SAUTEED OKRA
Okra sauteed in olive oil with lots of garlic. Cornmeal is added toward the end--fabulous fried okra with less oil and with only one pan, no messy battering and frying. Enjoy!
Provided by bwhite
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until soft and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add okra and cook for 5 minutes. Sprinkle cornmeal on top; cook and stir until okra is fork-tender and cornmeal absorbs excess moisture, about 2 minutes.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 118 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
OKRA & CORN SAUTE
My family loves the fresh-from-the-garden taste of this dish. The combination of the peppered bacon and the Italian seasoning adds just the right amount of zesty flavor.-Karin Christian, Plano, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings (2/3 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut okra lengthwise; set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. , Stir in the corn, Italian seasoning and reserved okra; saute until okra is tender and corn is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right okra: Select young, tender okra pods that are about 2-3 inches long. Avoid okra that is too large or has woody stems, as these will be tough and fibrous.
- Wash and trim the okra: Rinse the okra pods under cold water and pat them dry. Trim the stem ends and the blossom ends of the okra.
- Cut the okra into desired shapes: You can cut the okra into rounds, slices, or halves, depending on your preference.
- Blanch the okra (optional): Blanching the okra helps to preserve its color and nutrients. To blanch the okra, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the okra and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until it is bright green. Immediately remove the okra from the boiling water and plunge it into a bowl of ice water. Once the okra is cool, drain it well.
- Season the okra: Before cooking, season the okra with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. You can also add a drizzle of olive oil or melted butter to help the okra brown.
- Cook the okra over medium-high heat: This will help to prevent the okra from becoming slimy. Cook the okra for 5-7 minutes, or until it is tender and slightly browned.
- Serve the okra immediately: Sautéed okra is best served hot and fresh. You can enjoy it as a side dish or as part of a main course.
Conclusion:
Sautéed frozen okra is a quick and easy way to enjoy this healthy and delicious vegetable. With a few simple tips, you can create a flavorful and nutritious dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a healthy side dish, give sautéed frozen okra a try. You won't be disappointed!
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