Hearty Creole Okra and Tomatoes

This hearty Creole okra and tomatoes recipe is for a great Southern okra dish made with andouille sausage, tomatoes, fresh corn, onions, and celery.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 180 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 ears fresh corn, shucked and kernels scraped from cob
• 2 pounds fresh okra, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, broken up
• 0.5 pound andouille sausage, diced
• 0.5 teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add celery and onions; cook and stir until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in corn kernels; cook 3 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in tomatoes, okra, andouille sausage, and Creole seasoning; cover and cook over medium heat until okra has lost all its slippery texture, at least 45 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and Creole seasoning. Cook, uncovered, to reduce liquid, about 10 minutes.