This quick and easy Okra and Tomatoes combines fresh okra, fire-roasted tomatoes, onions, and bacon into an amazingly tasty side dish. You are going to love this delicious dish. It is a favorite of ours.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete ingredient list on the recipe card below.
- Bacon: I use Coleman naturally uncured hickory-smoked bacon, but any good-quality smoked bacon will work.
- Okra: You can use fresh or frozen okra. I prefer fresh, but it’s not available most of the year.
- Diced tomatoes: I love the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, but you can use any diced tomatoes.
- Brown sugar: A little brown sugar cuts the acidity of the tomatoes and lends a sweet taste.
- Apple cider vinegar: As a substitute, you can use white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar.
- Ground cayenne pepper: This small amount does not add heat; it adds flavor.
How To Make Okra and Tomatoes
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- Brown the bacon and remove it to paper towels. Leave the bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add the onion and okra and cook for about 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the garlic.
- Stir in the fire-roasted tomatoes, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and ground cayenne pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serving Suggestions
- Chicken: roasted chicken, hot honey chicken, or oven-baked BBQ chicken.
- Bread: sweet potato cornbread, jalapeno cornbread, or butter swim biscuits.
- Starch: white or brown rice, creamy polenta, or cheesy grits.
Okra and Tomatoes
This quick and easy Okra and Tomatoes combines fresh okra, fire-roasted tomatoes, onions, and bacon into an amazingly tasty side dish.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 135kcal
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 2 cups fresh or frozen okra cut into half-inch rounds
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1-2 pinches ground cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove it from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Leave the bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add the onion and okra and cook for about 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the garlic. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
- Stir in the fire-roasted tomatoes, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and ground cayenne pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power for short increments.Â
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
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Lisa
I love okra and tomatoes, and this was absolutely delicious! This is the kind of comforting dish I could eat by itself or alongside a good home cooked meal.
Terri
I moved from California to Texas a few years ago, and I have discovered that I LOVE okra. This was so good! It is a new family favorite.
Elizabeth F
That’s a lovely dish with two of my favorite foods tomatoes and okra. I prepare them in a completely different way. I like this recipe too
Ebony
I finally found a recipe that reminds me of my childhood! This dish is full of so much flavor and easy to make. can’t wait to make this again!
Beth Pierce
Thank you. Ebony!
Richard Lowe
Looks like a great recipe, even though I’m not crazy about okra. But I think I’ll try it out.
Beth Pierce
Thanks! Enjoy!
Marysa
I have actually never cooked anything with okra before! I have had it a few times. I would like to give this a try and see what it is like.
Beth Pierce
It is delicious! You should try it!
Carol Cassara
I have never been a fan of okra. Even though I lived in the South for a long time. But this recipe has me re-evaluating. So … stay tuned!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Carol! Enjoy!
Catalina
This was such a tasty way to prepare okra. I loved how the tomatoes added just enough acidity to balance everything!
Lora
This is my favorite way to enjoy okra. The tomatoes and bacon give it tons of flavor…but it’s the bacon!!
Beth Pierce
I love bacon, too, so I completely understand.
Ben
I feel like I always comment that your recipe reminds me of something my Granny or Mema made, but they all do! I love it so much.