Spicy Okra
Okra cooked with tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers creates the perfect spicy side dish for your favorite entrée.
Ingredients
- 2 packages frozen cut okra(10 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion(medium, coarsely chopped)
- 1 can tomatoes(14.5 ounces, diced, unsalted)
- 1 jalapeno pepper(fresh, or habanero chile, pierced 3 times with fork)
- 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. Saute onion for about 3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes (including juice) and chile, 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 chile.
Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style
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