southern okra and tomatoes
(2 ratings)
This dish is a bit spicy, but oh so good. It's great to use that fresh summertime garden okra, tomatoes and fresh green onions. Serve the okra over rice; it makes a wonderful side dish.
(2 ratings)
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For southern okra and tomatoes
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1 lbfresh okra, tops removed and okra sliced (frozen okra just isn't the same)
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1 candiced tomatoes (if using fresh tomatoes, peel and dice 4 or 5 tomatoes, depending on size and the amount you desire in your dish)
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1 cchicken broth
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2 clovegarlic, sliced thin or minced
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2leeks or green onions, sliced thin
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1/2 - 1 tspred pepper flakes, depending on taste
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1 Tbspold bay seasoning, or use your favorite cajun-style seasoning
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1/2 tsporegano
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salt and pepper to your taste
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cooked rice (i use brown rice, but your preference)
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1-2 Tbspextra virgin olive oil (evoo)
How To Make southern okra and tomatoes
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1Saute garlic, onions or leeks, and red pepper flakes in EVOO. Right before it begins to brown, add the tomatoes (with juice). Add broth, oregano, Old Bay and then the okra, add salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well, cover, and simmer over med. heat about 10 minutes. Serve over hot rice. NOTE: This recipe is a bit spicy, so add red pepper flakes to your taste or omit them altogether, if you prefer.
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