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Olive Oil Braised Okra

Tender baby okra simmered with tomatoes, lemon, and extra-virgin olive oil for a classic chilled or room-temperature dish.

50 minMediumServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh baby okra, trimmed
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 2 fresh tomatoes, grated
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toss 1 lb trimmed fresh baby okra with half of the 2 tbsp lemon juice in a bowl and set aside for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add 1 diced yellow onion and 3 sliced garlic cloves, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in 2 grated fresh tomatoes, 1 tsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp fine sea salt, and remaining 2 tbsp lemon juice.

  5. 5

    Add 1 lb trimmed fresh baby okra and 1/2 cup water, cover tightly, and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes until tender.

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Questions

How long does Olive Oil Braised Okra take?

As written, 50 minutes: 20 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (25 minutes): "Add 1 lb trimmed fresh baby okra and 1/2 cup water, cover tightly, and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes until tender."

Is Olive Oil Braised Okra keto-friendly?

A serving of Olive Oil Braised Okra carries 14 g of carbohydrate, 5 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

How many carbs are in Olive Oil Braised Okra?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 14 g of carbohydrate in about 180 calories, with 3 g protein and 14 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Olive Oil Braised Okra keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Olive Oil Braised Okra within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Olive Oil Braised Okra?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the okra drops from 1 lb to 1/2 lb; doubled, it is 2 lbs. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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