Okra, Tomatoes, and Bacon

I love Southern food, and okra is no exception. During the summer, when okra can be bought fresh in farmer's markets in Texas, I love purchasing bunches of the stuff and making this dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 88 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 2 slices bacon
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and juice reserved
• 1 hot chile pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 cups trimmed okra

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Crumble bacon into a bowl.

Step 2

Add onion and garlic to skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add hot pepper and cook until tender, about 3 minutes more. Add drained tomatoes; season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook 5 minutes more.

Step 3

Add okra and enough reserved juice from tomatoes to cover. Simmer, covered, until okra is tender, about 15 minutes.