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Spicy Okra

Photo of okra on a plate
Photo attribution: Wikimedia Commons: Kham Tran
Ready In: 16 minutes
Serves: 10
Dairy-freeGluten-freeLow Added SugarVeganVegetarianLow Sodium

What you'll need

Measuring spoons
Colander
Large skillet
Mixing utensil
Stovetop

Ingredients

Serves 10
20 ounces Okra frozen, cut
1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
1 Onion Medium, coarsely chopped
14 1/2 ounces Tomatoes canned diced
1 Jalapeño Pepper fresh
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Directions

1.Rinse okra in a colander under hot water.
2.

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.

3.Stir in salt and pepper and discard the chile.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 0.50 cup

Serving Per Container 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 99
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4 g5%
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
Sodium 133 mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 15 g5%
Dietary Fiber 5 g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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