Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where flavors dance harmoniously on your palate, and aromas fill the air with a tantalizing invitation. Today, we embark on a culinary adventure to discover the secrets of creating a delectable dish that will transport your taste buds to a realm of gastronomic bliss: stewed okra and tomatoes. This classic Southern comfort food is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors that will leave you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's delve into the art of crafting the perfect stewed okra and tomatoes.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
STEWED OKRA, CORN, AND TOMATOES
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
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
STEWED OKRA AND TOMATOES
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.
'TOMOKRA' (STEWED TOMATOES AND OKRA)
Make and share this 'tomokra' (Stewed Tomatoes and Okra) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by David04
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wah and clean the okra.
- Saute onion until tender.
- Add okra, garlic, sauce, and tomatoes.
- Stir to blend.
- Cover, reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer for about an hour, or until okra is nice and tender, stirring as needed. Stir slowly, because the okra will fall apart.
- Season to taste.
- Optional, sprinkle diced bacon on top before serving.
STEWED OKRA AND TOMATOES
This is one of my favorite side dishes. It is good with good ole southern food. I like to make it when I make chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes....fried pork chops and macaronni and cheese; you've got the idea...very comforting and old school.
Provided by Jeanne Benavidez
Categories Vegetables
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In a heavy bottom pot, heat oil
- 2. Add the onion and garlic; sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.
- 3. Add the okra and tomatoes, salt and pepper.
- 4. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- 5. Note: If needed, add water or chicken stock if the pot becomes too dry.
Tips:
- To save time, use frozen okra instead of fresh okra.
- If you don't have any tomatoes, you can use tomato sauce or diced tomatoes.
- Add a teaspoon of sugar to the stew to help balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Serve the stew over rice or mashed potatoes.
- Garnish the stew with fresh parsley or cilantro.
Conclusion:
Stewed okra and tomatoes is a delicious, easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give stewed okra and tomatoes a try.
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