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 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

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a large heavy pan sauté onions in oil until golden brown.
Add remaining ingredients, except for lemon juice. 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

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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