Stewed Okra and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Stewed Okra and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, sliced thinly into half-moons lengthwise (about 1 1/2 cups); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 5 medium beefsteak tomatoes (about 2 pounds), cut into 1-inch chunks (about 5 cups); 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for garnish; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1 pound okra, stems removed, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds; 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves; 10 large basil leaves; 1 garlic clove, minced (optional); Best-quality olive oil, for drizzling

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, sliced thinly into half-moons lengthwise (about 1 1/2 cups)
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 medium beefsteak tomatoes (about 2 pounds), cut into 1-inch chunks (about 5 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for garnish
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 pound okra, stems removed, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 to 2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves
10 large basil leaves
1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
Best-quality olive oil, for drizzling

1
Saute aromatics Heat oil in a medium Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat.
2
Add onion and saute for 1 minute.
3
Add garlic and saute until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 more minutes.
4
Reduce heat if they begin to brown.
5
Stew vegetables Add tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until they begin to release some of their liquid.
6
Add salt, pepper, and cayenne.
7
Stir in okra and bring mixture to a simmer.
8
Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover, and very gently simmer until okra is tender, about 1 hour.
9
Add herbs and garlic Chop oregano and add to mixture.
10
Tear basil leaves and fold into the stew.
11
Stir in garlic, if using.
12
Serve Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with a few grindings of pepper and a drizzle of oil.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, sliced thinly into half-moons lengthwise (about 1 1/2 cups), 4 garlic cloves, minced, 5 medium beefsteak tomatoes (about 2 pounds), cut into 1-inch chunks (about 5 cups), and more.

Yes, Stewed Okra and Tomatoes 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.

Stewed Okra and Tomatoes

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