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Okra and Tomatoes

A flavorful and nutritious dish combining tender okra and juicy tomatoes, perfect as a side or main dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 pound okra fresh, trimmed and sliced
  • 2 cups tomatoes diced, fresh or canned
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning optional, for added flavor

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  4. Add sliced okra to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and cajun seasoning (if using).
  6. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until okra is tender and flavors meld.
  7. Serve warm as a side dish or over rice as a main dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with additional spices or vegetables according to your preference.

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