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Creole Okra

Enjoy this delicious vegetarian dish. Cook it whole if you are concerned about the okra being slimy…this okra dish will taste even better as a leftover. Serve with rice, pasta or as a side dish.
 
Ingredients:
2 Bags of Frozen Okra (about 12 ounces each), stemmed
1 Can of Diced Tomatoes, petite-diced if available
1 Cup Vegetarian Broth or Water
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Small Onion, chopped
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
Sea Salt, to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Pinch of All Spice, if available
Pinch of Dried Pepper Flakes, if desired
 
Preparation:
1) Heat the oil in a skillet.
2) Add onions and garlic and sauté until onions are translucent.
3) Add the tomatoes, and simmer for about 2-3 minutes over medium heat to enhance the flavors.
4) Add salt, pepper, vegetarian broth or water and bring to a boil.
5) Turn down the heat to medium, and cook okra until tender for about 15 – 20 minutes.
6) Serve over rice or as a side dish.
 
Serves: 4
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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