Creole Okra Recipe
Ingredients
| Butter/Bacon drippings | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Minced onion | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Minced green pepper | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Sliced okra | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Canned tomatoes/Fresh tomatoes | 2 Cup (32 tbs), peeled and chopped | |
| Basil | 1 Pinch | |
| Ground black pepper | To Taste | |
| Salt | To Taste |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 663 Calories from Fat 229
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26 g40.2%
Saturated Fat 15.7 g78.6%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 64.5 mg21.5%
Sodium 1081.5 mg45.1%
Total Carbohydrates 97 g32.2%
Dietary Fiber 18.4 g73.4%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 14 g27.8%
Vitamin A 108% Vitamin C 223%
Calcium 38.4% Iron 49.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
2. Add the okra and saute over moderate heat about five minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Reduce the heat, add the remaining ingredients and simmer, covered, about twenty minutes. Add a small amount of water if necessary to prevent scorching and give a moist consistency.
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