**Okra and tomatoes**, a classic Southern dish, is a delicious and versatile combination that can be enjoyed as a main course, side dish, or appetizer. Okra, a flowering plant in the mallow family, is known for its unique flavor and texture, while tomatoes add a sweet and tangy balance. This hearty dish can be prepared in a variety of ways, from simple skillet recipes to more elaborate stews and casseroles. Some popular variations include:
* **Okra and Tomatoes with Garlic and Herbs:** This classic recipe features okra and tomatoes simmered in a flavorful broth with garlic, onions, and herbs.
* **Fried Okra and Tomatoes:** A Southern favorite, this dish involves coating okra in a seasoned breading and frying it until golden brown, then adding tomatoes and cooking until tender.
* **Okra and Tomato Stew:** This hearty and flavorful stew is made with okra, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and a variety of spices. It can be served over rice or cornbread.
* **Okra and Tomato Casserole:** This comforting casserole is made with layers of okra, tomatoes, cheese, and bread crumbs. It's a perfect dish for a potluck or family dinner.
OKRA AND TOMATOES
This is a very simple recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does.
Provided by GWYNN
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
- Remove bacon from pan and saute okra, onion, pepper and celery until tender. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook until tomatoes are heated through.
- Garnish with crumbled bacon, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 249.8 mg, Sugar 6 g
OKRA, CORN AND TOMATOES
Okra and onions are fried with bacon, then simmered with tomato and corn in this delicious side dish that is especially good served alongside cornbread. This recipe is a longtime family favorite.
Provided by TXGIRLSX3
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir to release some of the juices, then add the onion and okra. Fry until tender and browned, stirring constantly. Be careful, as this tends to brown quickly.
- Pour in the tomatoes, and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes. Mix in the corn, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Season with file powder, salt and pepper, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 189.3 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
STEWED OKRA, CORN, AND TOMATOES
Quick and easy, plus it is excellent with fresh cornbread.
Provided by TerryWilson
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, reserving grease in skillet. Crumble bacon into a bowl.
- Heat bacon grease in the same skillet over medium heat and add bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add okra, corn, and bay leaf. Cover skillet and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes more. Add tomatoes and broth. Cook until okra is tender as desired, about 10 minutes.
- Remove and discard bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 204 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
OKRA, CORN AND TOMATOES
From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Almost too pretty to eat, this recipe is seasoned with bacon, hot pepper sauce, onions and garlic-creating a beautiful dish for family gatherings large or small.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over low heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in skillet.
- Cook onion in bacon drippings over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except bacon. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until okra is tender. Sprinkle with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
OKRA AND TOMATOES (A.K.A. OKRA GUMBO)
I havent seen too many Okra recipes on Zaar, so i decided to post my favorite. My Grandmother taught me how to make this dish when I was 11, and I've been making it ever since. Its a great along side smothered steak and mashed potatoes, or rice.
Provided by Angie D.
Categories Gumbo
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fry bacon in a large skillet that can be covered, until crisp. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Saute onion in bacon drippings until tender. Add okra and tomatoes, stir to blend. Cover, reduce to low heat. Cook for about an hour, or until okra is tender, stirring occasionally. Do not stir too much or too briskly, because the okra will fall apart. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- **Note: Nanny diced the bacon and fried it and the onion together. My family doesn't like the bacon cooked into it because the bacon becomes soft. If you do it my way, you can sprinkle the bacon on right before serving.
HEARTY CREOLE OKRA AND TOMATOES
A great Southern okra dish that allegedly comes from the heart of Acadiana. This vegetable dish is heavy enough to serve as a main dish and makes one pine for the fiddles and chicory coffee.
Provided by wasabinoir
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat butter and olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Cook and stir celery and onions until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the corn kernels and cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in okra, tomatoes, andouille sausage, and Creole seasoning; cover and cook over medium heat until the okra has lost all of its slippery texture, at least 45 minutes. Season with sea salt, black pepper, and more Creole seasoning if necessary. Cook, uncovered, to reduce liquid, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 435.7 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
CORN OKRA AND TOMATOES
This is my absolute favorite summer time dish. To get the true taste you MUST use every thing fresh. I just can't explain the overall wonderful fresh taste of this dish. I could live off this forever.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Corn
Time 19m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook first 3 ingredients in butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until tender.
- Add the tomatoes; bring to boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered 15 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil again.
- Reduce heat and simmer 9 minutes or until the corn is tender.
CURRIED OKRA WITH CHICKPEAS AND TOMATOES
An easy Curried Okra recipe
Categories Ginger Tomato Side Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Curry Chickpea Vegan Okra Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 main-course or 6 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If using fresh okra, trim, leaving tops intact, being careful not to cut into pods.
- Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion and garlic with ginger and curry powder, stirring, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juice, chickpeas, and water and boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Stir in okra, salt, and pepper and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until okra is tender, about 10 minutes.
SAUTEED OKRA AND TOMATOES
The secret to cooking crisp-tender okra is a hot skillet.This recipe is from the "Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home" cookbook.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander; set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Raise heat to medium-high; add spice mixture, okra, and 1/2 cup water. Cook, stirring, until okra is bright green and just tender, about 6 minutes, adding more water if skillet becomes too dry.
- Add tomato wedges, and cook until just heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
SMOTHERED OKRA AND TOMATOES
I love okra !! yummy. This Recipe has come from watching my aunt as I was a little girl making this delicious concoction, the smell of this cooking oh my!! This recipe comes from south Louisiana, If you have some okra lovers, I suggest doubling this recipe. Also this recipe can be used with squash instead of okra, it is just as delicious as the okra!!! Just don't use the tomatoes with the squash, not unless you would like it that way, but do try the squash once without the tomatoes.
Provided by ladycajunskitchen
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fry bacon until crisp, remove from skillet, set aside to drain and cool.
- saute onions in the bacon grease until they turn clear.
- add Okra to onions,cut up tomatoes or add can of stewed tomatoes.
- add seasonings, crumble bacon add to skillet. Stir often.
- cook until okra is no longer slimey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 479.1, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 5.7
COUNTRY-FRIED OKRA AND GREEN TOMATOES
Make and share this Country-fried Okra and Green Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jellyqueen
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine okra and tomato in a bowl.
- Season with the salt and pepper.
- Mix the cornmeal and flour and toss the veggies in this mixture until coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over mediun-high heat.
- Add okra and tomatoes.
- Cook, stirring and turning occasionally, until crisp and browned- about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove okra and tomatoes to a serving platter which has been covered with a paper towel to drain.
- Serve and heat while hot.
SPICY SAUTEED OKRA AND TOMATOES
A spicy take on the classic okra and tomatoes, using RO*TEL® tomatoes with green chiles and hot ground sausage. Made this for a party awhile back and it was a hit. RO*TEL® tomatoes come in varied hotness. Pick your poison.
Provided by jeffypoo
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine sausage, scallions, and garlic in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until sausage is browned and crumbly and garlic and scallions have browned a bit, about 10 minutes. Mix in okra, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce until well combined.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper; simmer for another 20 to 25 minutes, adding water if mixture begins to dry out.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1095.2 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
STEWED OKRA AND TOMATOES
Steps:
- Render bacon in a large saucepan, cooking until crisp. Remove from pan and dice, reserving drippings in pan. Add onion to the skillet with bacon fat and saute over medium heat until tender. Add all remaining ingredients, except okra, and bring to a boil, stirring to avoid burning. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add okra and let stew until the bright green color begins to fade. Serve hot.
OKRA AND TOMATOES
Steps:
- Trim stem ends of okra, wash and drain.
- In large frying pan heat oil and butter and saute scallions until they are soft. Add the okra and saute on all sides for 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon remove okra and onions from pan and reserve.
- Place tomatoes, parsley and garlic in pan and simmer a few minutes, just until ingredients are blended.
- Return okra to pan; cover and simmer until okra is crisp-tender, but not mushy.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 592 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
OKRA, TOMATOES, AND BACON
I love Southern food, and okra is no exception. During the summer, when okra can be bought fresh in farmer's markets in Texas, I love purchasing bunches of the stuff and making this dish.
Provided by Tastyeatsathome
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Crumble bacon into a bowl.
- Add onion and garlic to skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add hot pepper and cook until tender, about 3 minutes more. Add drained tomatoes; season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook 5 minutes more.
- Add okra and enough reserved juice from tomatoes to cover. Simmer, covered, until okra is tender, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 328.8 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
THE LADY AND SONS OKRA AND TOMATOES ( PAULA DEEN )
We love okra and tomatoes, this recipe is a lot like my Mom use to make. The Recipe comes from courtesy Paula Deen.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook bacon slightly; saute onion and garlic with bacon until tender.
- Add tomatoes, chicken base, sugar and pepper; stir well and let simmer for about 20 minutes; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Meanwhile wash okra and remove fuzz, if using fresh okra, cut into pieces; add okra and simmer until okra is done, about 20 more minutes (less if using frozen), serve.
SPICED OKRA AND TOMATOES
Provided by Virginia Willis
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the okra, red pepper flakes, tomatoes, thyme and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, decrease the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the okra is just tender, about 15 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
SCALLOPS, OKRA, AND TOMATOES IN COCONUT CURRY SAUCE
Steps:
- Trim tops of okra, being careful not to cut into pods.
- Cut an X in bottom of each tomato and immerse tomatoes in a 2-quart saucepan of boiling water for 10 seconds. Transfer tomatoes with a slotted spoon (save boiling water) to a bowl of ice and cold water to cool, then peel. Add 1 tablespoon salt to boiling water, then add okra and cook, uncovered, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain okra in a colander, then plunge into same ice water to stop cooking. Drain okra and pat dry with paper towels.
- Quarter tomatoes lengthwise and seed, then cut each quarter lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
- Purée onion, garlic, ginger, jalapeño (to taste), and 1/4 cup chicken broth in a blender.
- Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Brush a 12-inch nonstick skillet with 1/2 teaspoon oil and heat over moderately high heat until just beginning to smoke. Brown scallops in 2 batches, turning once, about 4 minutes total. Transfer scallops as browned with tongs to a plate and keep warm, covered with foil. (Scallops will not be cooked through.)
- Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to skillet and reduce heat to moderate. Add purée carefully (it may splatter), then add curry powder. Boil, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Add coconut milk and remaining 3/4 cup broth and bring to a simmer. Add tomato strips and simmer, stirring frequently, until tomatoes are softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
- Stir in scallops and okra and simmer until scallops are just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Divide scallops, vegetables, and sauce among 4 plates and sprinkle with cilantro.
OKRA AND TOMATOES
After a bite of this colorful dish, you'll know why it's a staple of Southern dining.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat butter in a shallow pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until pale golden, about 3 minutes. Add red wine, and cook, stirring occasionally, until wine has reduced by half. Add okra, tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
OKRA WITH TOMATOES AND OREGANO
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet and add the onion and garlic. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the onion begins to turn golden brown (about 10 minutes). Add the tomatoes and oregano and cook for a further 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper and cinnamon.
- Trim the cone tops off the okra without cutting into the pods. Add the okra to the onions and tomatoes and sauté until tender. Add lemon juice to taste, sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 184, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 767 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender okra: Look for okra that is bright green and free of blemishes. Avoid okra that is slimy or bruised.
- Trim the okra: Cut off the stem end and the pointed tip of each okra pod.
- Slice the okra into 1/2-inch rounds: This will help the okra cook evenly.
- Soak the okra in salt water for 30 minutes: This will help to reduce the okra's sliminess.
- Use a large skillet or Dutch oven: This will help to prevent the okra from overcrowding and sticking to the pan.
- Cook the okra over medium-high heat: This will help to brown the okra and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Stir the okra frequently: This will help to prevent the okra from burning.
- Add the tomatoes and cook for an additional 10 minutes: This will help to create a flavorful sauce.
- Season the dish with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste: Common spices that pair well with okra and tomatoes include garlic, onion, cumin, and chili powder.
- Serve the okra and tomatoes over rice, pasta, or your favorite side dish: This dish is also great as a vegetarian main course.
Conclusion:
Okra and tomatoes are a classic combination that can be enjoyed in many different ways. This simple recipe is a great way to showcase the flavors of these two vegetables. The okra is tender and slightly crunchy, while the tomatoes are sweet and juicy. The combination of the two creates a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this okra and tomato recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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