Spicy Okra
Makes:
10 servings
Okra cooked with tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers creates the perfect spicy side dish for your favorite entrée.
Ingredients
- 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen cut okra
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium tomatoes, diced
- 1 fresh jalapeño pepper, pierced 3 times with fork (or habanero pepper)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Rinse okra in a colander under hot water.
- Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat. Sauté onion for about 3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes (including juice) and jalapeño (or habanero) pepper, and boil. Stir the mixture for 8 minutes.
- Add okra and cook, gently stirring, until okra is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in salt and pepper and discard the jalapeño (or habanero) pepper.
Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style
US Department of Health and Human Services
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
