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Okra & Tomato Stew

Name: Okra & Tomato Stew
Prep time: 20

4.6

4.6 out of 5 stars (based on 11 reviews)

20 min prep

4 servings

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16 ingredients

This Southern-inspired recipe is easy, delicious, and even has a bit of extra cancer-fighting flair from the anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger. The trick is to saute the okra over high heat for a few minutes... before adding the tomatoes and liquid.

2 cups Quick Tomato Sauce (see ingredients below)
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ medium onion, chopped
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips
1 pound okra, stemmed and cut into ½-inch pieces (see Chef Tips)
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon turmeric
½ cup water
Black pepper, to taste

For the Quick Tomato Sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 to 2 cloves garlic, smashed and thinly sliced lengthwise
1 small dried red chili pepper, seeds removed (optional)
1½ pounds ripe plum tomatoes (about 6-8), coarsely chopped
¼ – ½ teaspoon brown sugar (if using canned tomatoes)
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

246 cals

Fat

15 g

Saturated Fat

3 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

2 g

Monounsaturated Fat

10 g

Carbohydrates

27 g

Sugar

12 g

Fiber

9 g

Protein

7 g

Sodium

1119 mg

Directions

Prepare the tomato sauce as outlined here. Set aside.
In a saute pan with a tight-fitting lid, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and ginger and cook until softened.
Add the okra and salt and cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes. Add turmeric and cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
Add the tomato sauce, ½ cup of water, then cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Uncover and cook for 3 minutes or until there is little liquid in left the pan, and the sauce has thickened.

Chef Tips

This is a really simple dish, so the ingredients have to be good. Be sure to buy small, fresh, green okra pods that are as crisp and unblemished as possible.

Registered Dietitian Approved

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Okra & Tomato Stew