Okra Creole Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageCuisine
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Whole3/4 Pound
 Water1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cornstarch1 Tablespoon
 Stewed tomatoes1 Can (10oz)
 Red wine or reserved cooking liquid - 2 tablespoons
 Parsley flakes1 Teaspoon
 Sugar1/2 Teaspoon
 Paprika1/4 Teaspoon
 Garlic powder1/8 Teaspoon
 Cayenne - a dash
 Pepper - a dash

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Arrange the ingredients.

MAKING
2) In 2-qt, casserole prepare okra.
3) Microwave the okra until tender-crisp.
4) Drain if any juices are there and reserve that liquid to be used in place of wine.
5) Mix cornstarch with small amount of liquid from the stewed tomatoes until smooth.
6) Add cornstarch and tomato liquid mixture to okra with remaining ingredients; stir well.
7) Cover the casserole.
8) Microwave at High 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened and bubbly, stirring once or twice during cooking.

SERVING
9) Serve the Okra creole as side dish.
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