Stewed Okra and Tomatoes

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  • Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
* 4 slices turkey bacon * 1 onion, chopped * 9 pods okra, sliced * 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, no salt added
Directions
In a heavy bottomed saute pan over medium-high heat, add the bacon. Render the bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and reserve. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 3 minutes.

Add the okra and tomatoes, making sure to add the reserved juice from the tomatoes to the saute pan. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 15 minutes.

Cook's Note: If needed, add water or chicken stock if the pan becomes too dry.

Serves 2.

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALLSWEETALI.

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 145.2
  • Total Fat: 5.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 20.0 mg
  • Sodium: 452.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
  • Protein: 7.3 g

Member Reviews
  • MNABOY
    Good recipe for a touchy dish - 6/17/19
  • RAPUNZEL53
    will try - 6/17/19
  • NELLJONES
    I've never been a fan of okra, this didn't change my mind. - 5/23/19
  • PLATINUM755
    I make this often with a large pot during the holidays. I have a vegetarian on-board and substitute black beans for the bacon. It's fantastic. - 9/7/18
  • LINLOUDER
    Make this at least once each week and I double it. I add a dash of Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning to make it POP!! - 8/19/17