How to Make Hearty Creole Okra and Tomatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hearty Creole Okra and Tomatoes is a classic and delicious Southern dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. This recipe combines the rich flavors of tomatoes, okra, and a variety of aromatic spices to create a savory and satisfying meal that is sure to warm you up from the inside out.

Okra, also known as ladies’ fingers, is a versatile vegetable that is commonly used in Southern cooking. It has a unique texture that becomes tender and slightly slimy when cooked, making it perfect fo...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 4 ears fresh corn, shucked and kernels scraped from cob
  • 2 pounds fresh okra, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, broken up
  • ½ pound andouille sausage, diced
  • ½ teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Heat butter and olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Cook and stir celery and onions until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the corn kernels and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in okra, tomatoes, andouille sausage, and Creole seasoning; cover and cook over medium heat until the okra has lost all of its slippery texture, at least 45 minutes. Season with sea salt, black pepper, and more Creole seasoning if necessary. Cook, uncovered, to reduce liquid, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    180 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 436mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 118mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 519mg