Stewed Okra and Tomatoes

Name: Stewed Okra and Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb fresh or frozen okra, sliced into rounds; 2 cans diced tomatoes (canned); 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1 tsp hot sauce (such as Crystal or Tabasco)

A slow-simmered Southern classic where okra and ripe tomatoes melt together with onion and garlic into a deeply savory, silky side dish that is equally at home next to cornbread or rice.

40 minEasyServes 4120 cal/serving

Southern AmericanSideStovetopVeganVegetarianLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb fresh or frozen okra, sliced into rounds
2 cans diced tomatoes (canned)
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 tsp hot sauce (such as Crystal or Tabasco)

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
2

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
3

Add 1 lb sliced into rounds fresh or frozen okra and stir to coat in the oil. Cook for 3 minutes, letting it start to soften.
4

Pour in 2 cans diced tomatoes (canned) with their juices and 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Stir in 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1 tsp hot sauce (such as Crystal or Tabasco).
5

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes until the okra is very tender and the sauce has thickened.
6

Taste and adjust kosher salt and hot sauce (such as Crystal or Tabasco) as needed. Serve hot alongside rice or cornbread.

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What is Stewed Okra and Tomatoes?

A slow-simmered Southern classic where okra and ripe tomatoes melt together with onion and garlic into a deeply savory, silky side dish that is equally at home next to cornbread or rice. This reference files it under Southern American side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 40 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for smoked paprika in Stewed Okra and Tomatoes?

The entry for Stewed Okra and Tomatoes calls for 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

Is Stewed Okra and Tomatoes spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Stewed Okra and Tomatoes comes from 1 tsp hot sauce (such as Crystal or Tabasco). For a milder plate, start with half the hot sauce and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Stewed Okra and Tomatoes gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Stewed Okra and Tomatoes is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth and the hot sauce.

How many calories are in Stewed Okra and Tomatoes?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 120 calories, with 3 g protein, 17 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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