Best 10 Spicy Sauteed Okra And Tomatoes Recipes

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Are you looking for a tantalizing dish that combines the explosive flavors of spicy okra and sun-ripened tomatoes? Look no further! This article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating a fiery and flavorful sauteed okra and tomato dish. With just a few simple steps and easily accessible ingredients, you'll be able to craft a culinary masterpiece that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings for a spicy and tantalizing sauteed okra and tomato dish.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY OKRA AND TOMATOES



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This lightly spicy okra and tomato recipe is great on its own, can be a vegetarian meal with rice, or added alongside grilled meats.

Provided by Molly Watson

Categories     Side Dish     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds okra
1 medium yellow onion, or red onion
3 medium tomatoes
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, optional
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Trim off and discard the stem ends from the okra and cut the pods into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices. Set the prepped okra aside.
  • Peel and thinly slice the onion ; set it aside.
  • Chop the tomatoes, reserving their juices; peel and mince the garlic; set them both aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan or sauté pan over high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onions and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions start to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until brightly fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin seeds, turmeric, and cayenne, if using, and cook, stirring as the spices sizzle, another 30 seconds.
  • Add the okra and stir to coat the pieces with the onion-spice mixture.
  • Add the tomatoes, any juices they've released, the salt, and 1/2 cup of water.
  • Stir to combine everything and then cover. Reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer.
  • Cook until the okra is tender and the flavors are well blended, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Take off the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and add more salt to taste, if desired.
  • Serve the okra hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 208 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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

SPICED OKRA AND TOMATOES



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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.

SPICY OKRA AND TOMATOES-A NEW TWIST TO A TRADITIONAL DISH.



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Categories     Sauce     Tomato     Okra     Simmer

Yield serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

One 1-pound bag frozen cut okra
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and minced
1 clove garlic, minced
One 10-ounce can RO•TEL diced tomatoes and chilies
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the okra according to package directions, then rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking, and drain. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, then the onions, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until the onions turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the okra, tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer to heat through, 4 to 5 minutes.

SPICED OKRA WITH TOMATOES RECIPE



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Frozen okra cooked in a spicy, tangy sauce until it's perfect for eating with flatbreads or dolloped on rice.

Provided by Sho Spaeth

Categories     Side Dish     Sides

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the Spice Mix:
1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds
1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
2 pods green cardamom (optional)
1 whole dried habanero (optional) (see note)
For the Okra:
2 tablespoons (30ml) neutral cooking oil, such as canola
1 medium yellow onion, diced
Kosher salt
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
One 1-inch piece of ginger (1/2 ounce; 15g), smashed and minced
1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
1 cup (240ml) water
1/2 cup (120ml) tomato sauce, homemade or store-bought (see note)
One 14-ounce bag frozen okra pods (see note)
Cilantro leaves and tender stems, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • For the Spice Mixture : Combine cumin, coriander, cardamom (if using), and dried habanero (if using) in a small saucepan and set over medium heat. Toast spices until fragrant, about 2 minutes. When cool enough to handle, remove cardamom pods, then place remaining spices in spice grinder or mortar. Using fingers, crack open cardamom pods and remove seeds contained within; discard hull. Add cardamom seeds to other spices. Using spice grinder or mortar and pestle, grind spices to fine powder. Set aside.
  • For the Okra : Heat canola oil in Dutch oven or 3-quart saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add onions and salt and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until onions are golden and just starting to brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste, stir and cook until paste has colored the contents of the pot a reddish-brown, about 1 minute. Mound onions, ginger, and garlic in center of pot and add spice mixture directly on top (this is to guard against scorching the spices). Stir together, then cook until spices are bloomed and mixture is very fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add water and stir, scraping bottom of pot with wooden spoon to dislodge any stuck-on bits. Add tomato sauce and okra and stir to break up frozen okra. (Okra pieces should be just submerged in the liquid; if not, add more water to cover them). Bring contents of pot to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until okra is tender, most of excess liquid has cooked off, and okra is thickly coated in sauce, 10-15 minutes. Top with cilantro and serve immediately as part of a larger meal with rice or paratha , passing lime wedges alongside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize Serves 4 as a side dish, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CUMIN-SPICED OKRA AND TOMATOES



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Okra and tomatoes are a classic combo. This is a delicious, spicy variation that's really easy to make. I made this often in college and turned my okra-skeptical roommate into a fan. I like this served over brown rice, but it's also great thinned out into a stew.

Provided by sprout 13

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped finely
1 jalapeno, chopped finely
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
1 lb frozen sliced okra, thawed
1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Saute onion for a few minutes until it begins to soften.
  • Add garlic, jalapeno, and cumin and cook 1-2 minutes longer. Don't brown the garlic or it will get bitter.
  • Add okra, tomatoes, and tomato juice. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • You can add water to make a soupier dish, or leave it fairly dry. I add 1/4-1/2 cup.
  • Cover and cook 5-10 minutes. Okra should soften and the juices will become quite thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.4, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 16, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 3.6

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

SAUTéED OKRA AND TOMATOES



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Categories     Tomato     Okra

Yield serves 4

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

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

Tips:

  • Choose tender okra: Select young, slender okra pods that are free from blemishes and bruises.
  • Trim the okra properly: Remove the stem and blossom ends of the okra pods, but leave the pods intact.
  • Soak the okra before cooking: Soaking the okra in cold water for 30 minutes helps to reduce the okra's sliminess.
  • Use a well-seasoned skillet: A well-seasoned skillet will help to prevent the okra from sticking.
  • Cook the okra over medium-high heat: Cooking the okra over medium-high heat will help to prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Add the tomatoes and spices: Once the okra is cooked, add the tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices. Sauté until the tomatoes are softened.
  • Serve immediately: Sautéed okra and tomatoes is best served immediately with rice, quinoa, or your favorite bread.

Conclusion:

Spicy sautéed okra and tomatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The okra is tender and slightly crunchy, the tomatoes are juicy and flavorful, and the spices add a nice kick of heat. This dish can be served as a main course or a side dish, and it is sure to please everyone at the table.

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