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Okra and Tomatoes

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"This is a very simple recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does." — GWYNN

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Original recipe makes 6 to 8 servings Change Servings

2 slices bacon
1 pound frozen okra, thawed and sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

2 celery, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
Remove bacon from pan and saute okra, onion, pepper and celery until tender. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook until tomatoes are heated through.
Garnish with crumbled bacon, if desired.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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I've made this a couple of times now. The first time I followed the recipe and it turned out great. The second time, I found I didn't have any canned tomatos, but I had a few roma's , so I diced those up and added a little tomato sauce. It still turned out perfect. Every one at my house loves it either way. I sometimes add a little Creole seasoning for a little extra kick. This is one of those recipes that's just real hard to goof up. Thanks for posting a great recipe!

—LREYNAL

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Jan 10, 2012

Not bad, but pretty bland as given so it needed additional spices. I added minced garlic and cayenne and it made it a lot better. It's a nice base for a lot of possibilities.

—bitterquill

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Jun 07, 2005

I made this without the bacon and it was really simple to prepare. I used fresh chopped tomatoes and red pepper flakes. It kind of reminded me of ratatouille.

—LitleLisa1

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Jul 24, 2003

Great recipe. I used Zataran's Creole spice to give it some zing. I also omitted the celery since we didn't have any. I liked as well as my husband.

—JENNIFER F

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Sep 25, 2006

i made this for me and my fiance, and by looking at the picture he said he would try it, but it looked not so good lol. and i made it and guess what? i got 1 bowl and he stole the rest! it was tasty AND healthy, i will keep this in with my favorite recipes thank you!

—Nicole

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Dec 11, 2005

Delicious, healthy, and filling! I made a few modifications: used a full green pepper; omitted the celery; for the can of tomatoes I used "Hunt's Diced Tomatoes with Green Pepper, Celery and Onion". I mixed up my own Cajun-type seasoning: 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tsp season-all, 3/4 tsp garlic salt, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper. I stirred this into the mixture in place of the "salt and pepper to taste". This was wonderfully hearty and I will make it again. Thanks, Gwynn!

—TexasChaos

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May 08, 2006

Very easy, quick, and tasty! :) I was a little skeptical at first, but this turned out to be a great recipe for okra. I don't like celery so I omitted the celery and used 1 bell pepper instead. Also, I added some garlic powder, paprika, and a small amount of cayenne pepper. I used canola oil for sauteeing instead of bacon grease (I omitted the bacon altogether to make it more healthy). The result was very yummy! And we didn't have a problem with the "slime" normally associated with okra -- maybe sauteeing the okra took care of this. I will definitely make this again.

—Tina

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Aug 16, 2005

I thought this was very good - I had to add several seasonings to make it just right, or I would have given it 5 stars. I added fresh parsely, garlic, pepper, seasoned salt and a pinch of chili powder. However, I will definitely be making this again. I served it over brown rice with a fried egg, and it was delicious. Thanks for the recipe!

—rocketD

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Nutrition

Calories
94 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
11.5 g
4%

Cholesterol
6 mg
2%

Fat
4.7 g
7%

Fiber
3.8 g
15%

Protein
3.8 g
8%

Sodium
250 mg
10%

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

Nutritional Information

Okra and Tomatoes

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 94
Calories from Fat: 42

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.7g 7 %
Saturated Fat 1.5g 7 %
Cholesterol 6mg 2 %
Sodium 250mg 10 %
Potassium 454mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 11.5g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 3.8g 15 %
Protein 3.8g 8 %
Sugars 6g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C 42 %
Calcium 14 %
Iron 17 %
** Thiamin 15 %
Niacin 17 %
Vitamin B6 8 %
Magnesium 20 %
Folate 74 %

* 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.