Description
A yummy vegetarian side dish, easy to make. Taste holds up for leftovers. The use of frozen okra makes this a year-round favorite in our family.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
- ⅜ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut okra
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic until limp. Add the green pepper; cook and stir until tender. Drain the tomatoes
- reserving juice
- and pour them into the skillet. Season with thyme
- parsley
- cayenne
- salt
- and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the frozen okra
- and pour in enough of the reserved juice from the tomatoes to cover the bottom of the pan. Cover
- and cook for 15 minutes
- or until okra is tender.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4