Creoled Stewed Okra Recipe

Name: Creoled Stewed Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. bacon drippings; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/2 tsp. red (cayenne) pepper; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. dried parsley; 35 medium okra pods, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices; 1 1/2 c. chicken broth; 1/2 c. chickpeas; 2 Tbsp. chopped coriander leaves; 3 flakes garlic, crushed; juice of 1/2 a lemon; salt to taste; oil (for shallow frying)

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. bacon drippings
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. red (cayenne) pepper
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. dried parsley
35 medium okra pods, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. chickpeas
2 Tbsp. chopped coriander leaves
3 flakes garlic, crushed
juice of 1/2 a lemon
salt to taste
oil (for shallow frying)

1
Soak the chickpeas for five to six hours.
2
Pressure cook them with a little water until they are done.
3
Cool the chickpeas and drain them thoroughly.
4
Blend the chickpeas in a mixer to a puree. Add crushed garlic, coriander leaves, chopped onion, lemon juice and salt.
5
Mix well.
6
Keep the chickpeas mixture in the refrigerator for an hour or so.
7
Divide and roll the mixture into patties.
8
Heat oil and shallow fry the chickpea patties until they are done.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. bacon drippings, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 small green pepper, chopped, 2 large garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Creoled Stewed Okra falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creoled Stewed Okra

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