Southern Okra

Name: Southern Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. sliced fresh okra (1/2 in. thick); 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped; Hot cooked rice, optional

Eats Now Editorial Team · 111 kcal · General

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Southern Okra – a delicious recipe with fresh okra, sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, vegetable oil. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

2 c. sliced fresh okra (1/2 in. thick)
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
Hot cooked rice, optional

1
Place okra in a saucepan, add 1 in. of water.
2
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
3
Combine the next four ingredients, set aside. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
4
Saute onion and green pepper until tender.
5
Stir in sugar mixture and tomatoes, cook for 5 minutes.
6
Add okra and simmer until heated through, stirring as little as possible.
7
Serve with rice if desired.

111

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No additional tips available.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. sliced fresh okra (1/2 in. thick), 1 Tbsp. sugar, 1 tsp. all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Southern Okra falls under the General 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
111 kcal
Category
General

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