stewed okra

This quick and easy Vegan Stewed Okras and Tomatoes is my version of the classic southern dish without bacon, it is so flavorful that you won't even miss it!

Vegan Stewed Okras and Tomatoes

okra ends

olive oil

onion

garlic

thyme

tomatoes

paprika

sea salt

Cayenne pepper

water

Heat oil or water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes until soft.

Add garlic and thyme and cook for 1 more minute, stirring constantly. Stir in tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes stirring constantly.

Add okras, paprika, salt, pepper, and water. Stir to combine. Cover saucepan and cook for about 15-20 minutes.

Delicious served with rice, mashed potatoes or cornbread.

That's fantastic,I love this kind of recipe

Looks beautiful and healthy,I am so excited to try this, thank you for sharing

This looks delicious and I am so pinning this recipe to make soon. I am from the south and love fried okra and this stewed variety loos amazing!

I love okra! I grew up eating it! I love making it in so different ways! Checking your recipe out!

Man this looks absolutely delicious. I need to make it asap

I had no idea how many health benefits okra has. My parents use it in their cooking all the time and usually serve it with rice. This stew looks yummy. Coming for dinner at your house one of these days!

Wow, this is such a helpful recipes for vegans out there. I'd give this a 10 out of 10 star rating

I am never a fan of Okra but very willing to try and make good recipes with it! This one looks really good!

I love this beautiful recipe,I can't wait to try It

Tried this for dinner tonight and it was delicious!  Added a minced habenero to the onions and served it over grits.  I will make it again soon!

Wowww!  Yummmmy! Added smoked paprika and regular pepper also. Great on brown rice. Thank you! I have a very picky hubs and he loved it!

Delicious! Perfect recipe. The only thing I changed was using smoked paprika because it is all I had on hand. Try it! 
THANK YOU!!!

Very flavorful recipe!  Perfect use of my organic produce.

My wife and I just started the vegan life. I love okra and was looking for something I could do myself. This was easy and taste great

Incredibly yummy! I feel as if I’m being transported straight to the Deep South!

Made this tonight and it turned out perfectly!

Favorite new recipe for okra and tomatoes! Love the flavor and longer it sits the better it gets!!!!!!

thankyou for a wonderful okra recipe loved by all perfect from first step to last step of your recipe. oh so yummy

I was craving okra and tomatoes.  I made this last night for dinner, after searching the web for the perfect recipe.  It was perfect, just what I wanted.  I followed exactly, served it over white rice and cornbread.  Wonderful...can't wait for my leftover lunch today.

Southern Stewed Okra and Tomatoes is a classic 30-minute recipe that goes perfectly with any traditional southern meal!

Southern Stewed Okra and Tomatoes

bacon drippings (or butter or margarine)

okra

water (more as needed during cooking)

Salt and pepper (to taste)

Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the bacon drippings to the pan.

When the bacon fat (or butter) has melted, add the chopped onion and sauté until it just begins to brown.

Add the diced tomatoes with their juice. Cook until the tomatoes have softened and the liquid has nearly evaporated (about 10 minutes).

Add the okra and water. Stir well to combine. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook until the okra is tender and cooked through (about 15 minutes). Check and stir often adding a small amount of additional water if needed during cooking. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Great recipe.  There are times when I have to use a short cut to this recipe.  I purchase a can of 'stewed tomatoes' and heat the tomatoes and then add small (uncut) pods to the stewed tomatoes.  Turn off the heat, cover with a lid and the okra will finish cooking.  Serve over cooked rice.  YUM!

The recipe is delicious! I love Okra and Tomatoes. I added some sweet kernel corn. I also  added a little Worchester Sauce to give some more flavor. I also am going to use a few andouille sausage next time. Thanks, Patrick.

A traditional Greek side dish or main meal of okra stewed in tomato sauce, bamies latheres me domata

Greek stewed okra in tomato (Bamies latheres me domata)

fresh okra (See Recipe Note)

red wine vinegar

red onion

tomato sauce

salt

½ tsp pepper

Preheat

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line your baking tray with parchment paper.  Set aside.

Prepare okra

Prepare your okra by cutting off the stem, and the tip.  Be very careful not to cut through to expose the seeds.  Watch video here.

Wash okra

Wash your okra well and then place them in a bowl with the vinegar and enough water to cover.  Allow them to soak for 10 minutes.

Bake okra

Drain and rinse your okra and then lay them in a single layer on your baking tray. Bake in the middle rack of your oven for approximately 10 minutes until they are dry.  Set aside.

To prepare okra

Saute onion

In a large pot combine the olive oil with the onion and saute for approximately 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.  Add in the okra, the water and the tomato sauce.  Set the heat to medium and allow to cook, covered with the lid slightly ajar to let some steam escape.

Cook okra

Cook your okra for about 45 -55 minutes on medium low heat until they are soft.  Check on your pot regularly and add more water 1/4 cup at a time, as needed.

While your okra are cooking, stir them by shaking the pot or very gently using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.  As the okra cook they become delicate and can be broken apart if you&#39;re not careful.  Your okra are ready when they are fork tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Cool

Allow to cool slightly and serve. Greek stewed okra in tomato (Bamies latheres me domata) is best served with bread for dunking into the rich sauce!

Prepare your Greek stewed okra in tomato sauce

They came out wonderfully.  The only change I personally made was to broil them on high before cooking in the pot.  I also added some fresh parsley at the end for flavor and they came out incredibly! Thank you for the recipe which reminds me of home

My new go-to recipe. 
Thank you for your clear instructions and helpful tips to perfecting Bamyies!   Delicious.

Fabulous recipe. Just like my mom and yaya used to make. Flavorful, and healthy. Will definitely be making it again for Easter.

Yia sas!

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