Spicy Stewed Okra
This recipe highlights two summer stars – tomatoes and okra – in a simple stew.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh okra, trimmed
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped, or 1 can tomatoes (28 oz), drained and chopped
- 1 habanero or 2 jalapeño peppers, pierced with fork
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
Directions
- Place okra, tomatoes, and chile(s) in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and cook over medium heat until the okra is tender, 8 to 13 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 51 |
| Total Fat | 0.4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 157 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Total Sugars | 4 g |
| Added Sugars included | |
| Protein | 3 g |