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Okra and Greens

Okra and Greens
Makes: 5 servings

Spicy and flavorful, this is an amazing side dish that doubles easily. Double up and enjoy it with a crowd during the summer months when okra is in season.

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons corn oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 6 cups greens, shredded (1 pound)
  • 16 okra pods
  • 4 chili peppers, finely chopped and crushed
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large heavy pan sauté onions in oil until golden brown.
  3. Add remaining ingredients, except for lemon juice. Simmer over low heat, covered, until greens are tender.
  4. Squeeze on lemon juice before serving.

Notes

You can substitute about 2 cups of cut/frozen okra in place of whole okra. 

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Source:

Ohio Commission on Minority Health

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 98
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 14 mg
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 165 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 314 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 98
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 165 mg
Potassium 314 mg
Sodium 14 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 42 mg
Phosphorus 50 mg
Selenium 1 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 148 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 42 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 250 mcg
Folate 81 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 21 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups