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

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.

Questions

How long does Stewed Okra and Tomatoes keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Stewed Okra and Tomatoes?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, 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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