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okra creole

(1 rating)
Recipe by
cathy tate
high point, NC

Suummer is the time for vegetables! This recipe is a showcase for all the wonderful flavors New Orleans is known for.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For okra creole

  • 3 slice
    bacon
  • 1 lb
    okra, sliced
  • 14 1/2 oz
    can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 c
    fresh corn kernels
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 tsp
    creole seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • hot cooked rice (optional)

How To Make okra creole

  • 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.
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