OKRA, TOMATOES, AND BACON

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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

2 slices bacon
½ onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 hot chile pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and juice reserved
1 sprig fresh thyme
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups trimmed okra
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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

Nafiza
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This dish is a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Shafeeq Ur Rehman
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Most Habiba
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover okra and tomatoes. I also like to add some chopped green bell pepper and onion.


Sheroz Sindhi
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I followed the recipe exactly and my dish turned out great. I'm not sure why some people are having trouble with it.


Jordyn Vincent
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This recipe is a waste of time. The okra was tough and the tomatoes were sour.


Cynthia Jane333
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my okra was slimy. I'll have to try this recipe again.


Mark Ashton
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This dish is a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


AizAz KHN
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Riya Sharma
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Laura Elizabeth
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I added some chopped green bell pepper to this dish and it was delicious.


Arslan Ali Arslan Ali Arslan ali Arslan Ali
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover okra and tomatoes.


Sheree Talke
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I'm not a huge fan of okra, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The okra was cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and bacon were delicious.


Roshanlama Tamang
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Odian Hopkins
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Rk Polash
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. I loved the combination of okra, tomatoes, and bacon.


Ashikur Rahman Habib
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Terius Verastegui
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I'm not usually a fan of okra, but this dish changed my mind. The okra was cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and bacon were a great addition.


Elizabeth Jones
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This okra, tomatoes, and bacon dish was a hit with my family! The okra was perfectly cooked - not slimy at all. And the tomatoes and bacon added a delicious flavor.