🍲 Stewed Okra and Tomatoes

Instructions

1. Sauté Aromatics
   • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
   • Add onion and garlic, cook until soft and fragrant.
2. Add Tomatoes and Okra
   • Stir in diced tomatoes and sliced okra.
   • Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
3. Simmer
   • Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes until okra is tender and flavors meld.
4. Serve
   • Serve hot with rice, cornbread, or grilled meat.

Ingredients
2 cups fresh or frozen okra, sliced

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (or 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped)

2 tbsp olive oil

½ onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional: pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions
Sauté Aromatics

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add onion and garlic, cook until soft and fragrant.

Add Tomatoes and Okra

Stir in diced tomatoes and sliced okra.

Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.

Simmer

Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes until okra is tender and flavors meld.

Serve

Serve hot with rice, cornbread, or grilled meat.