Smothered Okra

Name: Smothered Okra
Prep time: 1 h 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 16 cups fresh okra, trimmed, sliced or chopped; 2 cups onion, chopped; 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup celery, chopped; 6 bulbs garlic, cloves peeled and pressed; 2 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, can substitute 4 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Vegetable Stove-Top Southern

Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Yield: 12 servings

About

If you don't like okra, well then you clearly haven't tried this Smothered Okra! The fun and unique-textured green veggie is the star of this show as it gets elevated by the addition of some juicy veggies and a kick of spice. Don't rule out this Southern favorite until you've tried Smothered Okra, because you're definitely missing out on some incredible flavors!

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
16 cups fresh okra, trimmed, sliced or chopped
2 cups onion, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
6 bulbs garlic, cloves peeled and pressed
2 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, can substitute 4 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1 -In a large, heavy pot over medium-low heat, add the oil.

Step 2 -Add the okra slices to the heated oil and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are no longer slimy, about 1 hour.

Step 3 -Add the onions, the bell peppers, the celery, the pressed garlic, and the tomatoes to the okra and cook until the veggie mixture is soft, about 20 minutes.

Step 4 -Season the okra mixture with the salt and the cayenne pepper and stir to combine.

Step 5 -Serve.

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