Mediterranean-Style Okra
Mediterranean-Style Okra
Description
Okra is low in calories and packed with nutrients. The vitamin C in okra helps support healthy immune function.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering but not smoking. Lower the heat to medium and add the garlic and chopped jalapeno peppers. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes stirring regularly (do not let the garlic burn, if needed adjust the heat).
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Add the okra and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes over medium-high heat.
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Season with salt, black pepper, and spices. Toss to coat.
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Add the crushed tomatoes and water. Stir to combine. Add the tomato slices on top. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and cover most of the way (leave a little opening at the top). Let the okra simmer on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until the okra has softened. Add basil to taste
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Remove from heat and serve over rice or with warm pita bread.
Serving Size
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 230
- Calories from Fat
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.3g13%
- Saturated Fat g
- Trans Fat g
- Cholesterol mg
- Sodium 58mg3%
- Potassium 1756.99mg51%
- Total Carbohydrate 37.47g13%
- Dietary Fiber 12.5g50%
- Sugars 12.81g
- Protein 9.14g19%
- Vitamin A %
- Vitamin C 237.4%
- Calcium 25%
- Iron 20%
- Vitamin D %
- Vitamin E %
- Vitamin K %
- Thiamin %
- Riboflavin %
- Niacin %
- Vitamin B6 %
- Folate %
- Vitamin B12 %
- Biotin %
- Pantothenic Acid %
- Phosphorus %
- Iodine %
- Magnesium %
- Zinc 29%
- Selenium 6%
- Copper 68%
- Manganese %
- Chromium %
- Molybdenum 0%
- Chloride %
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- Average cost of recipe per serving: $2.31
- Note: The costs are an estimated calculation and are subject to variation depending on the time of year and your location.
- Adapted from: themediterraneandish.com
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