Creole Okra

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 133 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.