Creole Okra Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Mardi Gras Recipes. (Creole Okra Recipe). A yummy vegetarian side dish, easy to make. Taste holds up for leftovers. The use of frozen okra makes this a year-round favorite in our family.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Creole Okra Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ large onion

chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

½ green bell pepper

chopped

1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice

⅜ teaspoon dried thyme

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

salt and pepper to taste

1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut okra

Slow Cooker Chicken Creole

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Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic until limp. Add the green pepper; cook and stir until tender. Drain the tomatoes reserving juice and pour them into the skillet. Season with thyme parsley cayenne salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the frozen okra and pour in enough of the reserved juice from the tomatoes to cover the bottom of the pan. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until okra is tender.

Nutritional Information

Creole Okra Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 132.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4g 8%

Carbohydrates: 14.2g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 5.1g 20%

Sugars: 8g

Fat: 7.2g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 1636.1IU 33%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.6mg 12%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 38.6mg 64%

Folate: 188.5mcg 47%

Calcium: 169mg 17%

Iron: 3.8mg 21%

Magnesium: 68mg 24%

Potassium: 503.1mg 14%

Sodium: 184.5mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 65.1

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.