Southern Stewed Okra and Tomatoes
Introduction
Southern Stewed Okra and Tomatoes is one of those timeless comfort dishes that tastes like summer in the South. Tender okra simmers gently with sweet tomatoes, onions, and garlic until everything melts into a tangy, savory stew that’s simple but deeply satisfying. If you grew up eating this at family dinners or church potlucks, one bite will bring back memories. And if you’re new to okra, this recipe is the perfect introduction—it’s quick, flavorful, and ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- • Olive oil (or other cooking oil): 30 ml (2 tablespoons)
- • Fresh or frozen okra, trimmed and sliced: 225 g (8 oz)
- • Onion, diced: 75 g (½ medium onion / about ½ cup)
- • Garlic, minced: 12 g (4 cloves)
- • Sugar: 4 g (1 teaspoon)
- • Creole seasoning (optional): 3 g (1 teaspoon)
- • Salt: 3 g (½ teaspoon, plus more to taste)
- • Apple cider vinegar: 10 ml (2 teaspoons)
- • Canned whole tomatoes, crushed by hand: 400 g (14 oz)
- • Water: 120 ml (½ cup)
- • Butter, preferably salted: 30 g (2 tablespoons)
Directions
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