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Okra and Tomatoes

A flavorful and nutritious dish combining tender okra and juicy tomatoes, perfect as a side or a main vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern, Vegetarian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 pound okra trimmed and sliced
  • 2 cups fresh tomatoes diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  3. Stir in the sliced okra and cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  5. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until okra is tender.
  6. Serve warm as a side dish or over rice as a main dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with additional spices or vegetables according to preference.

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