We seem to always eat the same things, and it is difficult for some people to experiment with new foods, especially okra! Most people think of okra as a “slimy vegetable” that is eaten in the south and left in every ‘almost’ empty bowl of gumbo.
Try this quick and easy recipe and I promise you will never look at fresh okra the same way again! If you can, hand pick them at the store rather than buying them pre-packaged. Choose the smallest ones available as they are more tender and cook faster.
Sautéed okra
Serves 4
1 lb fresh okra
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp butter
Seasoning salt
Pepper
Wash okra, trim off the stem by cutting just above the tip line and dry well. Heat butter and oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and add okra. Season to taste. Try using blackened or Cajun seasoning. Stir gently as the okra gets brownish and blisters on all sides. Once they crack open, they are done. Serve as you main vegetable.
I promise after you try this, you’ll be looking for small okras on a regular basis.
Try it and let me know how you like it. I converted a few friends and they’ve converted others too.
Enjoy!
- Josee
Labels: Healthy Cooking, Healthy Recipes, Josee
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