READY IN 40 mins

Creole Okra

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"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." — SILVERMARIGOLD

Directions

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.
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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PREP 10 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 29, 2008

For folks who think or have read that okra is too slimey to enjoy- try this recipe! I found this recipe delicious, a snap to make, and it's really healthy. I used a can of real Italian cherry tomatoes, fresh thyme, and added a bit more garlic, and it was wonderful. Okra-phobes, you won't regret trying this!

—Periwinkle

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 06, 2012

It was okay but still slightly slimy. Maybe I'm just not an okra lover.

—TasiaK

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91 Ratings

Mar 25, 2007

This is as authentic as it comes and I should know because my Creole mamma made this all the time. She would also add a little fresh or frozen shrimp at the end for a slightly different taste. Great recipe!

—dorry

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Jul 11, 2005

A very good Creole Okra recipe! I made two changes. I used Ro-Tel tomatoes and, because it is summer, I substituted some of my fresh lemon thyme for dried thyme flakes.

—SELEA

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Aug 19, 2008

I used fresh okra and it was great. Even the folks in my household who think they're non-okra eaters gobbled it up!

—Megan

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Apr 24, 2008

I thought this was a little spicy, and I do like hot dishes. It was a nice meal for one or two, but nothing I'd serve to company. I think I'll add some chicken and shrimp and rice to the leftovers to make something similar to gumbo so the leftovers will at least get eaten.

—FRAMBUESA

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Jul 26, 2007

Mmmmm! Really good! This was my first time making okra (and second time eating it...first experience wasn't too great) and it was really yummy! We like lots of garlic so I doubled it and ended up adding the entire can of tomatoes. Delicious :)

—patticake

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Jun 24, 2007

My husband and I loved this recipe. I didn't have cayenne pepper so I used red pepper flakes instead. It was very good. I think next time I will add some shrimp. Thanks for sharing.

—BBJO9603

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Nutrition

Calories
133 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
14.2 g
5%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
7.2 g
11%

Fiber
5.1 g
20%

Protein
4 g
8%

Sodium
281 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Creole Okra

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 133
Calories from Fat: 65

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.2g 11 %
Saturated Fat 1g 5 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 281mg 11 %
Potassium 503mg 14 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.2g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 5.1g 20 %
Protein 4g 8 %
Sugars 8g
Vitamin A 33 %
Vitamin C 64 %
Calcium 21 %
Iron 38 %
** Thiamin 14 %
** Niacin 12 %
** Vitamin B6 9 %
** Magnesium 24 %
** Folate 105 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.