Okra Braised with Tomatoes

By Master Chef on February 29th, 2016 · In Budget Cooking, Dinner, Herbs and Spices, Meals, Regional and Ethnic, Side Dishes, Techniques, Vegetables

An interesting side dish, Okra Braised with Tomatoes has roots in French and African cuisine, with some Latin American influences. As a vegetable, it’s wonderful every time.

Okra Braised with Tomatoes

Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

35 mins

Total time

50 mins

Author: Epicurus.com Kitchens

Recipe type: Side Dish

Cuisine: African

Serves: 6

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion; minced
1 clove garlic; minced
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
2 Tablespoons dry white wine
1 Cup chicken stock
2 pounds okra; stems trimmed
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm oil. Add onion, garlic, and parsley and saute until onion is translucent (about 5 minutes).
Stir in tomatoes, wine, and stock; cook a few minutes longer to blend flavors.
Add okra to pan, spoon the pan juices over the top, and season with salt and pepper.
Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until okra is very tender (about 20 minutes).

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