Okra And Tomatoes Recipe
This easy Okra and Tomatoes recipe is a healthy, flavorful dish packed with fresh vegetables. The okra is cooked to tender perfection with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and garlic, seasoned with oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whether you’re serving it as a side or making it a vegan main dish, this recipe is versatile, delicious, and ready in just 15 minutes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 90kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb okra fresh or frozen
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 1 onion sliced
- 4 tomatoes chopped or canned
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
- 1/8 tsp oregano to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Slice the okra into round pieces, then add it to the pan once the oil is hot. Reduce heat to medium-high.
- While the okra is cooking, slice the bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes.
- Add the sliced bell pepper and onion to the pan, cooking for a few minutes until softened.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and minced garlic, mixing everything together.
- Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and oregano. Stir well to combine.
- Cook for about 15 minutes total, stirring every minute, until all the vegetables are tender.
- Adjust seasonings to taste and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use frozen okra and canned tomatoes for a quicker version.
- For a spicy variation, add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1748IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg