SMOTHERED OKRA & TOMATOES
Growing up with Grand Parents who lived off the land in Southern Louisiana, we had a lot of fresh vegetables. Nothing is more comforting in my book than smothered okra and tomatoes. My Grand Mother always started hers by browning the onions in bacon drippings, but I tried to make mine a little healtier. I like this dish served...
Provided by Kathy Sterling
Categories Vegetables
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. In a large skillet or dutch oven pot, saute onion mixture in Olive Oil until tender.
- 2. Add okra and water. Simmer on medium until okra defrosts in the pot, about 5 minutes Stir in diced tomatoes and mix well bring to slight boil..
- 3. Cook on low heat until okra is very tender and most of the liquids are gone, about 30 minutes or until desired fondness. I like mine well done and thick.
- 4. Serve as a side dish or if you like you can serve over steamed rice. You can also add cooked smoked sausage or cooked chicken 10 minutes before serving to use as a main dish.
OKRA GUMBO
Thickened with a roux, this vegetarian gumbo is rich with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, peppers and okra.
Provided by ILUV2SAVE
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, onion, and green bell pepper, and saute until tender. Stir in okra, mushrooms, diced tomatoes and their liquid, tomato paste, file powder, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 40 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stirring constantly, add flour, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until a golden brown roux has formed.
- Spoon the roux into the okra mixture, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes, until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 541.8 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
SMOTHERED OKRA OR (OKRA GUMBO )
I LOVE OKRA AND THIS IS A SIMPLE RECIPE
Provided by FANNIE MCCOY
Categories Vegetables
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. heat 1 t. oil in a large skillet over med heat, stir in garlic, bell pepper ,and onion, saute until tender.stir in okra, mushrooms,diced tomatoes with juice,tomato paste, file,salt & pepper and bay leaf. cook ,stirring occasionally,for 45 min.
- 2. heat 2 T.oil in a med skillet over med. heat ,stirring constantly,add flour, and cook 2 to 5 min. until golden roux has formed.
- 3. spoon roux into the okra mixture, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally for 5 to 10 until thickened. serve with rice
SMOTHERED OKRA BASE FOR OKRA GUMBO OR A SIMPLE SIDE DISH
This is the easiest way to smother okra. Using this method, the okra can be eaten as is or used as a base for Okra Gumbo. To prepare the gumbo, all that needs to be added to this full batch of cooked okra is about 3 to 4 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp, cooking stovetop for about 20 to 25 minutes after returning to a simmer. Should additional liquid need be added, do so towards the end of the 20 minutes by adding broth, water or shrimp stock to reach desired consistency. Serve gumbo over cooked rice.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Gumbo
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large roasting pot, layer alternately the okra, onions, bell pepper, tomatoes with juice, oil, garlic, celery, ham seasoning, water or broth, salt and pepper.
- Cover pot tightly and place in 425°F oven.
- Cook 30 minutes, stir and reduce heat to 350 degrees.
- Cover and cook 2 - 2 1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- When the stringing of the okra ceases, the okra is cooked.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- Chill COMPLETELY before packaging and freezing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.1, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 283.3, Carbohydrate 68.6, Fiber 16.8, Sugar 12.1, Protein 11.9
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- Oven Method: Method 3 - Preheat oven to 350 degrees. If you're using frozen okra, defrost in a microwave or at room temperature. Using frozen okra from your local supermarket allows you to "pick" okra anytime saving time and freezer space.
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