5.0 from 12 votes
Stewed Okra and Tomatoes
Stewed okra is a classic southern side dish that's a combination of fresh okra (or frozen) with simple pantry staples. Although easy to make, okra stew and tomatoes is hearty, comforting, and so deeply flavorful!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 110 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Soup
Cuisine:
American , gluten-free
Ingredients
- 3 trips thick-cut bacon chopped
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 5 cups chopped fresh okra cut in ½ inch slices
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon chicken base or bouillon + 1 cup water
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cut the okra and place it in a large bowl. Add 1 cup of vinegar to the bowl along with 1 cup of water. Toss the chopped okra in the vinegar solution and allow it to rest while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Chop the bacon, onions, and garlic. Set aside.
- Set a large 6-quart saucepot over medium heat. Add the bacon pieces. Move the bacon around the pot with a wooden spoon, breaking the pieces apart. Browned the bacon for 3 to 5 minutes, until crispy. Then add in the onion and garlic. Sauté the onions and garlic for 3 to 4 minutes to soften.
- Meanwhile, toss the okra again in the vinegar solution. Then drain and rinse with fresh water. Drain again.
- Once the onions are soft, add in the okra pieces, canned tomatoes and tomato juices, bay leaf, chicken base, and 1 cup of water. Stir and bring to a simmer. Then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, covered. Remove the lid and simmer another 10+ minutes, until the okra is cooked through and tender, but not mushy.
- Taste, and add salt and pepper as needed.
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Notes
- Stewed okra and tomatoes is best to enjoy soon after making. This is when the veggies are most tender. But you can keep leftovers in an airtight container the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a microwave just until warm.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
110kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
298mg
(12%)
Potassium
455mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
570IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 570IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.