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Spicy Okra

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Spicy Okra.

Original recipe text is provided in English.

Servings: 10

Total time: 26 min

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen cut okra
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 fresh jalapeño pepper, pierced 3 times with fork
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Rinse okra in a colander under hot water.
  3. Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat. Sauté onion for about 3 minutes.
  4. Add tomatoes (including juice) and jalapeño (or habanero) pepper, and boil. Stir the mixture for 8 minutes.
  5. Add okra and cook, gently stirring, until okra is tender, about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in salt and pepper and discard the jalapeño (or habanero) pepper.

Source-reported nutrition per serving

serving Size1/2 cup
calories42 calories
protein1g
carbohydrate7g
fat2g
saturated Fat0g
fiber2g
sugar3g
sodium125mg
cholesterol0mg

These values describe the source recipe and serving, not a new analysis by BiteCal. The primary nutrition record has not been independently revalidated. Ingredient substitutions and serving sizes change the result.

Recipe source

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