Okra and Greens

Name: Okra and Greens
Yield: 5

81 Ratings

Makes: 5 servings

Total Cost: $$$$

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

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a large heavy pan sauté onions in oil until golden brown.
Add remaining ingredients and about 1/4 cup of water. Simmer over low heat, covered, until greens are tender.
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 (203g)

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	91
Total Fat	6 g
Saturated Fat	1 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	12 mg
Carbohydrates	9 g
Dietary Fiber	4 g
Total Sugars	3 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	3 g
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Calcium	139 mg
Iron	1 mg
Potassium	285 mg

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	91
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 mg
Omega 3 - DHA	0 mg
Cholesterol	0 mg
Carbohydrates	9 g
Dietary Fiber	4 g
Total Sugars	3 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	3 g
Minerals
Calcium	139 mg
Potassium	285 mg
Sodium	12 mg
Copper	90 mcg
Iron	1 mg
Magnesium	39 mg
Phosphorus	46 mg
Selenium	1 mcg
Zinc	0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A	128 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Vitamin B12	0 mg
Vitamin C	51 mg
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Vitamin E	2 mg
Vitamin K	203 mcg
Folate	87 mcg DFE
Thiamin	0.1 mg
Riboflavin	0.1 mg
Niacin	1 mg
Choline	18 mg