Description
Southern comfort shines in this classic Stewed Okra and Tomatoes dish, showcasing traditional Southern cooking. Savory vegetables simmer together, creating a hearty side that connects home cooks with generations of culinary heritage you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 cups fresh or frozen okra, sliced
- 4 large tomatoes, diced (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquids and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (1/4 cup) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet with olive oil over medium temperature, introducing chopped onions and gently sautéing until translucent and softened, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and allow it to release its aromatic essence for roughly 45-60 seconds, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Incorporate fresh okra, ripe tomatoes, smoky paprika, fiery cayenne, and seasoning, ensuring an even distribution throughout the skillet.
- Cascade vegetable broth into the mixture, creating a gentle simmer. Reduce heat, cover the skillet, and allow ingredients to meld together, stirring intermittently for 15-18 minutes until okra becomes tender and tomatoes break down into a rich, cohesive sauce.
- Taste and refine seasoning, adjusting salt and pepper as needed to enhance overall flavor profile.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the surface, adding a vibrant, herbaceous note that complements the robust, hearty stew.
Notes
- Swap fresh okra for frozen when fresh isn’t available, ensuring you drain excess moisture before adding to the skillet.
- Reduce heat sensitivity by removing cayenne pepper for kids or those preferring milder flavors, replacing with smoked paprika for depth.
- Enhance vegetarian options by using vegetable broth instead of chicken stock, maintaining rich flavor profile while keeping the dish plant-based.
- Control consistency by cooking uncovered during the last 5 minutes if you prefer a thicker, more concentrated sauce that clings beautifully to okra.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg