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.

Course side

Cuisine Southern

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 135kcal

Author Beth Pierce

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.

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