Okra Creole

Name: Okra Creole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 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)

By cathy tate
@cathylynne29

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

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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)
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How to Make Okra Creole

Step-by-Step

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 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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About Okra Creole

Course/Dish: Vegetables

Main Ingredient: Vegetable

Regional Style: Cajun/Creole

Dietary Needs: Vegetarian

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