Spicy Okra

Spicy Okra
Spicy Okra
The African, Caribbean, and Asian populations of New York share a common love of spice and okra, so we've combined the two. If habanero chiles are too spicy for you, use a serrano or jalapeño chile instead. Rinsing your okra gives it a cleaner taste and texture. Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Side Quick & Easy Hot Pepper Summer Vegan Okra Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • Carbohydrate 18 g(6%)
  • Fat 4 g(6%)
  • Fiber 7 g(28%)
  • Protein 4 g(8%)
  • Saturated Fat 0 g(2%)
  • Sodium 313 mg(13%)
  • Calories 110

Preparation Rinse okra in a colander under hot water. Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes (including juice) and chile and boil, stirring, until tomatoes are softened and liquid is reduced by half, 5 to 10 minutes. Add okra and cook, gently stirring, until okra is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper and discard chile.

Preparation Rinse okra in a colander under hot water. Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes (including juice) and chile and boil, stirring, until tomatoes are softened and liquid is reduced by half, 5 to 10 minutes. Add okra and cook, gently stirring, until okra is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper and discard chile.