Smothered Okra

Name: Smothered Okra Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 6 cups Sliced Okra; 3 tablespoons Extra Light Olive Oil; 1/2 cup Diced Onion; 2 tablespoons Vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoon Thyme; 1/2 tablespoon Basil; 1 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 2 Bay leaves; 5 slices Crumbled Bacon or 1 cup Diced Ham; 6 oz shrimp; 1 small can Tomato Paste; 2 cups water

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Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 45

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

6 cups Sliced Okra3 tablespoons Extra Light Olive Oil1/2 cup Diced Onion2 tablespoons Vinegar1 1/2 teaspoon Thyme1/2 tablespoon Basil1 1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon black pepper2 Bay leaves5 slices Crumbled Bacon or 1 cup Diced Ham6 oz shrimp1 small can Tomato Paste2 cups water

Directions

- -slice okra; saute in large, deep skillet in oil until brown, stirring frequently; add onion, 2 tablespoons vinegar, crumbled bacon or ham cubes and tomato paste and water. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, basil, and crumbled bay leaves. Cover and simmer on medium low heat for 30-45 minutes. Makes 8, 1/2 cup servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JOYCELYN.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 161.4
Total Fat: 7.5 g
Cholesterol: 57.3 mg
Sodium: 997.7 mg
Total Carbs: 11.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
Protein: 14.4 g

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Member Reviews

GERRYGAIL
Vegetarian ????????? - 4/29/09
SHRINKING-WOMAN
Great recipe! Spicy, flavorful, and very easy to prepare. The whole family loved it, even our most picky eater. Thank you for sharing the recipe. - 11/29/11
SARAW54
Obviously not vegetarian, but was fantastic. I added about 3 T of Louisiana hot sauce. This would also be great with chicken or even no meat at all and adding eggplant. Very versatile and yummy! - 7/21/10
MARTIMOME
What was I supposed to do with the shrimp??????? - 7/16/09
MLH71_2000
Not exactly vegetarian . . . but if I was still a carnivore I would definitely try this. - 4/24/09
FITDIVA24
Taste great! - 4/23/09

Reply from JOYCELYN (4/24/09)
Thank you for the wonderful rating!!