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stewed okra and tomatoes

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Jeanne Benavidez
Odessa, TX

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.

(1 rating)
yield 3 - 4
prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For stewed okra and tomatoes

  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 3 c
    sliced okra
  • 1 can
    (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, do not drain
  • 1 tsp
    chopped garlic
  • 1/2 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    canola oil

How To Make stewed okra and tomatoes

  • 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.
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