Seared Okra and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Seared Okra and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 1/3 cups Chicken Stock (page 28); 1 1/2 pounds okra, cut into 1 1/2-inch thick slices (about 3 cups)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/3 cups Chicken Stock (page 28)
1 1/2 pounds okra, cut into 1 1/2-inch thick slices (about 3 cups)

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
2
When the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic, and saute for 2 minutes.
3
Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, rosemary, red-pepper flakes, bay leaves, and vinegar, and cook for 10 minutes, until the tomatoes start to break down and form a paste.
4
Add the chicken stock, return to a simmer, and cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
While the tomato sauce cooks, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
When the oil is very hot and shimmering, saute the okra for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned, then add the okra to the tomato sauce.
7
Simmer the okra tomato mixture for 2 to 3 more minutes, remove the bay leaves, and then serve.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, diced, 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Seared Okra and Tomatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Seared Okra and Tomatoes

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