How to Make Okra, Tomatoes, and Bacon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Okra, tomatoes, and bacon are a match made in culinary heaven. This recipe brings together the flavors of these three ingredients in a simple yet delicious way. If you're a fan of southern-style cooking or looking to try something new, this dish is the perfect addition to your recipe collection. The combination of the savory bacon, the natural sweetness of the tomatoes, and the unique texture of the okra creates a dish that is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 hot chile pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and juice reserved
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups trimmed okra
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Crumble bacon into a bowl.
  • Add onion and garlic to skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add hot pepper and cook until tender, about 3 minutes more. Add drained tomatoes; season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook 5 minutes more.
  • Add okra and enough reserved juice from tomatoes to cover. Simmer, covered, until okra is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    88 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 329mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 62mg
    • Calcium: 120mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 454mg