🍅 Southern Okra and Tomatoes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs fresh okra, sliced into ½-inch rounds
• 4 large ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
• 1 tsp sugar, optional
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
4. Stir in the sliced okra and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the okra is tender and the tomatoes have broken down into a rich sauce.
7. Stir in the sugar if the tomatoes are particularly acidic.
8. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot as a side dish with cornbread, rice, or fried chicken. 🍅🫛