Summertime Stewed Okra and Tomatoes

This easy vegetarian okra dish is flavorful enough to have by itself as a stew with cornbread or as a side dish at Sunday supper. Use only fresh vegetables from the farmers market or your garden for the best flavor and nutrition.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 167 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ½ sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), diced
• 3 cups diced fresh tomato
• 1 ½ cups sliced fresh okra
• 1 drizzle extra-virgin olive oil (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until starting to caramelize, 15 to 20 minutes. Add tomato and okra; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until okra has softened completely and tomatoes have yielded their juices, about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Serve in shallow bowls with juices. Finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a little more freshly ground black pepper.