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Creole Okra

SUBMITTED BY: SILVERMARIGOLD PHOTO BY: { Heidi }

"A yummy vegetarian side dish, easy to make. Taste holds up for leftovers. The use of frozen okra makes this a year-round favorite in our family."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 28 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
  • 3/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut okra

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic until limp. Add the green pepper; cook and stir until tender. Drain the tomatoes, reserving juice, and pour them into the skillet. Season with thyme, parsley, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  2. Add the frozen okra, and pour in enough of the reserved juice from the tomatoes to cover the bottom of the pan. Cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until okra is tender.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2005 by SELEA
A very good Creole Okra recipe! I made two changes. I used Ro-Tel tomatoes and, because it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2007 by dorry
This is as authentic as it comes and I should know because my Creole mamma made this all the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2008 by Periwinkle
For folks who think or have read that okra is too slimey to enjoy- try this recipe! I found... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2007 by BBJO9603
My husband and I loved this recipe. I didn't have cayenne pepper so I used red pepper flakes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2007 by patticake
Mmmmm! Really good! This was my first time making okra (and second time eating it...first... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2007 by Daschie
Great recipe!!! I thought it was awesome, and the only thing I added was a bit more spice,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2006 by IZYB
Absolutely delicious!! Easy to make too and great if you're on a diet. This dish will now be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2006 by AMAJ0
Definitely my favorite way to have okra. Even my kids enjoyed this recipe, (I was afraid it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2008 by Megan
I used fresh okra and it was great. Even the folks in my household who think they're non-okra... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2008 by FRAMBUESA