Description
This sautéed okra and tomato is a simple dish that is a perfect blend of savory and tangy flavors, ideal for a healthy, quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams fresh okra
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium size sweet onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon wine vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a skillet. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then add onions and cook for another 2 minutes or until the onions are limp.
- Add chopped tomatoes, reduce the heat to medium, and continue to cook stirring until the tomatoes are broken down.
- Add okra and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the okra softens slightly. If you pre-boiled your okra, reduce the cooking process to 1-2 minutes. Same if you are using frozen okra. Otherwise, you can add the wine vinegar at this stage.
- Stir in the tomato paste and season with salt and ground black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!