Spicy Sauteed Okra and Tomatoes

A spicy take on the classic okra and tomatoes, using RO*TEL® tomatoes with green chiles and hot ground sausage. Made this for a party awhile back and it was a hit. RO*TEL® tomatoes come in varied hotness. Pick your poison.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 250 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
• 1 cup water, or as needed (Optional)
• 1 bunch scallions, chopped
• 1 pound ground hot Italian sausage
• 2 (12 ounce) bags sliced okra

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine sausage, scallions, and garlic in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until sausage is browned and crumbly and garlic and scallions have browned a bit, about 10 minutes. Mix in okra, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce until well combined.

Step 2

Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper; simmer for another 20 to 25 minutes, adding water if mixture begins to dry out.