Okra and Corn Creole

Usually, I am the impulse grocery buyer, but not this time. I’ll not call this an impulse buy as I was asked to recreate a dish from the early day of our marriage—a corn and okra dish very similar to a gumbo but minus the roux.

Made with fresh okra, fresh-cut corn, it is bursting with flavor. Adding a Cajun / Creole spice and a few dashes of hot sauce imparts that special Rogue Chef twist.

Some folks will serve this over rice, and I’ll serve with a side of buttered cornbread. Chilled, this will make a glorious side dish for a plate of ‘Que.

From Wikipedia:

Okra or Okro (US: /ˈoʊkrə/, UK: /ˈɒkrə/), Abelmoschus esculentus, known in many English-speaking countries as ladies’ fingers or ochro, is a flowering plant in the mallow family. It is valued for its edible green seed pods. It is a good source of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. The geographical origin of okra is disputed, with supporters of West African, Ethiopian, and South Asian origins. Traditionally, Okra is a southern U.S plant that thrives in relatively warmer temperatures. It is also easy to grow. As a result, the plant is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions around the world.

Creole Okra and Tomatoes

Fresh, Healthy, Tasty and if made right SPICY!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Cajun, Creole

Servings 4

Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups Okra Washed, Dried, Stemmed, Sliced
• 2 cup Corn Fresh, sliced from cobb
• 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz can, save the liquid
• 1/2 tsp Minced Garlic
• 1 medium Bell Pepper Washed, Cored, diced
• 1 small Onion Peeled, Diced
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 1/2 tsp Cajun / Creole Seasoning
• Salt / Pepper To taste
• Hot Sauce To taste

Instructions

 

• In a large skillet over medium heat, foam out butter and add oil.
• Whence the fat shimmers, add onion, peppers, garlic, and, corn
• stir fry until the onions start to take color (~5 minutes)
• Add okra and cook, stir occasionally until okra softens (~ 8-10 minutes)
• Add diced tomatoes with liquid, seasoning, and hot sauce, simmer until slightly thickened, ~4-5 minutes

Notes

Omit the butter, and you have a vegan dish fit for a king.

Serve over rice as a gumbo, cook down farther, and serve as a side dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 178mgPotassium: 605mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1823IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Cajun, Creole, Okra, Tomato

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